Dawson, Nebraska
Village · Population 140 · #376 in Nebraska
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About Dawson
Set in the southeastern part of Nebraska, Dawson is a tiny community counting 140 people who proudly call it home.
Dawson holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 667 residents per square mile.
📰 Dawson News Today
- Nebraska basketball to host four-star power forward this September cornhuskerswire.usatoday.com · Aug 17
- Top-20 2027 forward Dawson Battie moves up Nebraska official visit on3.com · Aug 13
- Dawson County Sheriff’s Office taking part in speeding enforcement campaign Central Nebraska Today · Jul 31
- Obituary for Gary Adaire Ogle Wherry Mortuary · May 15
- Jayden Dawson - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website huskers.com · Mar 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dawson Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Dawson — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dawson
- Six Mile Cafe — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)140
Rank in state#376 of 528
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density667/sq mi
Coordinates40.1309, -95.8301