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Dawson

Maryland · 103 residents · 0.614 sq mi
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Dawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has grown 21% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
+21%vs 2011
vs 85 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+21%vs 2011
vs 138 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+5%vs 2011
vs 47.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2478131184238201020202024Dawson
2024180
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,311
−48%vs 2011
vs $50,766 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
−28.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+46%vs 2011
vs 0.312 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $163,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.9
+44%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.9%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+17.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Female
49.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Maryland?

Dawson, Maryland has about 103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Maryland?

The typical household in Dawson, Maryland earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Maryland expensive?

In Dawson, Maryland, the median home is worth about $97,600.

How educated are people in Dawson, Maryland?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Dawson, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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