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Dawson

Georgia · 4,414 residents · 3.752 sq mi
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Dawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,113. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,400. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,414
−13%since 2000
from 5,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Dawson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,113
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,140 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,290
+52%since 2000
from $10,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
58.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(613)
Black82%(3,618)
Hispanic / Latino1%(44)
Asian1%(44)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,572)
Diversity Score
36
−20%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+114%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−55.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Georgia?

Dawson, Georgia has about 4,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Georgia?

The typical household in Dawson, Georgia earns about $32,113 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Georgia?

About 10.1% 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 39.6% 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 881 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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