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Dawson

Georgia · 4,131 residents (2025 est.) · 3.752 sq mi
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Dawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,533. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 811 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,200. The poverty rate of 53.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,247
−16%since 2000
from 5,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,132 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+15%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Dawson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,533
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,140 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,531
+63%since 2000
from $10,752 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
−4%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+77%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(1,070)
Black76.9%(3,890)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(2,249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(596)
Black85.5%(3,631)
Hispanic / Latino0%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(18)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,324)
Diversity Score
31
−30%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Georgia?

Dawson, Georgia has about 4,247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Georgia?

The typical household in Dawson, Georgia earns about $28,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Georgia expensive?

In Dawson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Georgia?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Georgia?

About 53.8% of people in Dawson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,048 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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