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Dawson

Pennsylvania · 367 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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Dawson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,139. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
−19%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,121 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2513354205045881990201020202024Dawson
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,139
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,282
+51%since 2000
from $12,753 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(450)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(353)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+401%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Pennsylvania?

Dawson, Pennsylvania has about 367 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dawson, Pennsylvania earns about $35,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dawson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Pennsylvania?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% of people in Dawson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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