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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dawson

Illinois · 466 residents · 0.792 sq mi
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Dawson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

466
−7%since 1990
from 501 in 1990
1990 – 2025
588 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 633 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+21%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4465075686286891990201020202024Dawson
2024536
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,250
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,798 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,686
+84%since 1990
from $10,727 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
82.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
17.6% rent
1.4
−1%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
1
−68%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+19.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−52%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Illinois?

Dawson, Illinois has about 466 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Illinois?

The typical household in Dawson, Illinois earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Illinois expensive?

In Dawson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Illinois?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Illinois?

About 5.9% of people in Dawson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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