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Dawson

Minnesota · 1,540 residents · 1.438 sq mi
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Dawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,540
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+6%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dawson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,132
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,834
+20%since 2000
from $19,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$444
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,505)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,481)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score9.5%(146)
Diversity Score
9
+262%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Minnesota?

Dawson, Minnesota has about 1,540 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Minnesota?

The typical household in Dawson, Minnesota earns about $39,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Minnesota expensive?

In Dawson, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Minnesota?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Minnesota?

About 11.1% of people in Dawson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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