Chadron
City in Dawes County, Nebraska
Chadron is a city in Dawes County, Nebraska, with 5,206 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,379 ft (1,030 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitney, 13.2 miles W.
- 5,206residents (2020 Census)
- 3,379 ftelevation · 1,030 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 1,334 / sq mipopulation density
- 69337ZIP code
About Chadron
Chadron ( SHAD-rən) is a city in and the county seat of Dawes County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 5,206 at the 2020 census.
The city is home to an 11-story high-rise on the campus of Chadron State College, with the building being the tallest in the Nebraska Panhandle.
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Living in Chadron
- Median household income
- $54,590
- Median home value
- $153,800
- Median rent
- $881/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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Chadron had 5,206 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,206 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,334 per sq mi (515 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chadron at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Dawes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,206 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.90 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,379 ft (1,030 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8260° N, 103.0025° W |
| ZIP code | 69337 |
| Official website | chadron-nebraska.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3108605 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chadron
- Whitney13.2 mi W
- Hay Springs18.7 mi SE
- Crawford23.1 mi SW
- White Clay25.5 mi NE
- Pine Ridge, SD26.7 mi NE
- Oelrichs, SD27.2 mi NW
- Oglala, SD29.3 mi NE
- Smithwick, SD34.3 mi N
- Hemingford35.1 mi S
- Ardmore, SD35.6 mi W
- Angostura, SD39.9 mi NW
- Berea42.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chadron
What county is Chadron in?
Chadron is in Dawes County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Chadron, NE?
5,206 people lived in Chadron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chadron, NE?
The ZIP code of Chadron is 69337.
What is the elevation of Chadron?
3,379 feet (1,030 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chadron?
Whitney (13.2 mi), Hay Springs (18.7 mi), Crawford (23.1 mi), White Clay (25.5 mi), Pine Ridge (26.7 mi).
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