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Dawson

North Dakota · 76 residents (2025 est.) · 0.341 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 792%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−4%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.7
+16%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30435668811990201020202024Dawson
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$59,440
+351%since 2000
from $13,192 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+3%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing61.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction61.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+792%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
46.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−16%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
37.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2017
from 47.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, North Dakota?

Dawson, North Dakota has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Dawson, North Dakota expensive?

In Dawson, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Dawson, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, North Dakota?

About 16.7% of people in Dawson, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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