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Dawson Springs

Kentucky · 2,452 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 $29,828. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 528 residents. 8% 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 $61,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
2,452
−18%since 2000
from 2,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+11%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dawson Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,828
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,670 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,643
+20%since 2000
from $14,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,286)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(43)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.2%(103)
Diversity Score16%(392)
Diversity Score
16
+324%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?

Dawson Springs, Kentucky has about 2,452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dawson Springs, Kentucky earns about $29,828 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson Springs, Kentucky?

About 8.3% 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 21.1% 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 677 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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