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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dawson County

Georgia · 15,999 residents · 210.828 sq mi
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Dawson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,486. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $133,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,999
+70%since 1990
from 9,429 in 1990
1990 – 2025
76 / sq mi
+70%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+14%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K14K20K26K32K1990201020202024Dawson County
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,486
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,520
+85%since 1990
from $12,198 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$685
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
81.4%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
18.6% rent
2.8
−3%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(9,287)
Black0.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(432)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(15,429)
Black0.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(254)
Asian0.3%(51)
Diversity Score5.6%(901)
6
+23%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+19.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 31.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson County, Georgia?

Dawson County, Georgia has about 15,999 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dawson County, Georgia?

The typical household in Dawson County, Georgia earns about $47,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson County, Georgia expensive?

In Dawson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $133,600, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Georgia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson County, Georgia?

About 7.6% of people in Dawson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,570 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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