Dawson, GA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Dawson?
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There are 4,342 residents in Dawson, with a median age of 33.4. Of this, 49.65% are males and 50.35% are females.
A total of 4,037 people in Dawson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 4,037 people in Dawson currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,342 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 2,156 | 4.5% |
| Female Population | 2,186 | -6.0% |
Male population 49.65%
Female population 50.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.4 | -13.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 4,288 | 1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 54 | -62.8% |
Citizen US Born 98.76%
Not Citizen 1.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 63 | -55.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 28 | -15.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 41 | 28.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,037 | -2.2% |
Moved from Same County 1.51%
Moved from Same State 0.67%
Moved from Different State 0.98%
Same House as Last Year 96.83%
What are the employment statistics in Dawson?
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White-collar workers make up 64.25% of the working population in Dawson, while blue-collar employees account for 35.75%. There are also 181 entrepreneurs in Dawson (14.29% of the workforce); 682 workers employed in private companies (53.83%); and 355 people working in governmental institutions (28.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 814 | -14.8% |
| Blue Collar | 453 | -27.2% |
White Collar 64.25%
Blue Collar 35.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 181 | -12.6% |
| Private Companies | 682 | -33.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 355 | 10.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 49 | 63.3% |
Self Employees 14.29%
Private Companies 53.83%
Governmental Workers 28.02%
Not for Profit Companies 3.87%
How many households are there in Dawson?
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There are a total of 1,516 households in Dawson, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.51% of these Dawson households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.49%. Additionally, 39.84% of households have children and 60.16% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,516 | -1.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 978 | -1.8% |
| Non-family Households | 538 | -0.6% |
Family Households 64.51%
Non-family Households 35.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 604 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 912 | -3.3% |
Households with Children 39.84%
Households without Children 60.16%
What are the median and average incomes in Dawson?
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The average annual household income in Dawson is $44,473, while the median household income sits at $31,310 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $44,473 | -0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $31,310 | -3.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,944 | 4.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,141 | -10.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dawson?
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There are 2,054 housing units in Dawson, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 1,516 occupied housing units in Dawson, 31.79% are owner-occupied, while 68.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $72,600. In general, housing costs reach $717 per month in Dawson.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 41.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $72,600. In general, housing costs reach $717 per month in Dawson.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,054 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 456 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 121 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 302 | 14.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 190 | 17.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 312 | -13.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 219 | -38.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 295 | 66.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43 | 207.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 99 | 65.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 17 | 6.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,516 | -1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 482 | -12.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,034 | 5.0% |
Owner Occupied 31.79%
Renter Occupied 68.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 200 | -11.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 282 | -13.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $72,600 | -14.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $86,300 | 6.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $717 | 5.0% |
With Mortgage 41.49%
Without Mortgage 58.51%
What is the level of education in Dawson?
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Approximately 56.2% of the population in Dawson holds a high school degree (that's 1,745 residents), while 24.57% have attained a college certificate (686 locals) and 6.09% have a bachelor's degree (189 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 160 | -34.2% |
| Some High School | 1,745 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 686 | -16.0% |
| Associate Degree | 101 | 6.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 189 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 83.8% |
No High School 5.15%
Some High School 56.2%
Some College 24.57%
Associate Degree 3.25%
Bachelor's Degree 6.09%
Graduate Degree 4.73%
What is the marital status of Dawson residents?
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A total of 1,797 people in Dawson have never been married (which represents 54.74% of the total population), while 951 of them are wedded (28.97%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 115 (3.5%) and 253 (7.71%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,797 | 16.9% |
| Married | 951 | -24.2% |
| Separated | 115 | -15.4% |
| Widowed | 282 | -20.8% |
| Divorced | 253 | -12.2% |
Never Married 54.74%
Married 28.97%
Separated 3.5%
Widowed 8.59%
Divorced 7.71%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dawson?
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The top three means of transportation people in Dawson use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 1,078 residents commute by car, 63 prefer going to work by walking and 21 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,078 | -19.1% |
| Bicycle | 21 | -25.0% |
| Walk | 63 | 75.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Dawson by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.