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Dawson

North Dakota · 74 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Dawson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $152,900. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 107% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 917%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−1%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+11%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30435668811990201020202024Dawson
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,294
+332%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$63,236
+379%since 2000
from $13,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+56.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing59%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction59%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,900
+917%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+135%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(2)
Diversity Score
3
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
40.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−27%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+32.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
32.1%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.1%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, North Dakota?

Dawson, North Dakota has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, North Dakota?

The typical household in Dawson, North Dakota earns about $135,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, North Dakota expensive?

In Dawson, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $152,900.

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 1.9% of people in Dawson, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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