Dawson Springs
Dawson Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,670. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $39,000. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kentucky median.
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How many people live in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?
Dawson Springs, Kentucky has about 2,980 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?
The typical household in Dawson Springs, Kentucky earns about $22,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Dawson Springs, Kentucky expensive?
In Dawson Springs, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.
How educated are people in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?
About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson Springs, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?
About 27.1% of people in Dawson Springs, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
Has Dawson Springs, Kentucky grown since 1990?
Yes, Dawson Springs, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024