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Dawson Springs

Kentucky · 2,764 residents · 3.842 sq mi
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Dawson Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,149. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,200. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,764
−7%since 2000
from 2,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dawson Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,149
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,670 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,531
+6%since 2000
from $14,649 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,905)
Black0.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,675)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score5.1%(142)
Diversity Score
5
+36%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?

Dawson Springs, Kentucky has about 2,764 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dawson Springs, Kentucky earns about $27,149 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 $54,200, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?

About 7.1% 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 30.2% 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 365 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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