Dawson, GA

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Dawson Overview

4,342
TOTAL POPULATION
2,156
MALE POPULATION
2,186
FEMALE POPULATION
98.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.39
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,957
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,394
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,310
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,532
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dawson Zip Codes

Dawson Area Codes

Race in Dawson

The most populous races in Dawson are Black / African American (3,571 | 82.2%), White / Caucasian (662 | 15.2%), and Asian (106 | 2.4%).
Race in Dawson
Race# Population% Population
Asian1062.4%
Black / African American3,57182.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian66215.2%
Two or more Races30.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total4,342100.0%

Ancestry in Dawson

The most populous ancestries reported in Dawson are American (179 | 4.1%), Scotch-Irish (107 | 2.5%), Indian (Asian) (106 | 2.4%), English (52 | 1.2%), and German (41 | 0.9%), together accounting for 11.2% of all Dawson residents.
Ancestry in Dawson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1794.1%
Central American20.1%
Central American Indian30.1%
English521.2%
European20.1%
French50.1%
German410.9%
Honduran20.1%
Indian (Asian)1062.4%
Irish360.8%
Italian80.2%
Scotch-Irish1072.5%
Scottish220.5%
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Immigrants in Dawson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dawson came from Asia (52 | 1.2%), China (52 | 1.2%), Eastern Asia (52 | 1.2%), Central America (2 | 0.1%), and Honduras (2 | 0.1%), together accounting for 3.7% of all Dawson residents.
Immigrants in Dawson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia521.2%
Central America20.1%
China521.2%
Eastern Asia521.2%
Honduras20.1%
Latin America20.1%
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Sex and Age in Dawson

Sex and Age in Dawson

The most populous age groups in Dawson are Under 5 Years (263 | 12.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (210 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dawson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years263 (12.2%)55 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years191 (8.9%)210 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Years186 (8.6%)154 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years224 (10.4%)121 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years227 (10.5%)168 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years22 (1.0%)168 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years109 (5.1%)128 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years220 (10.2%)128 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years47 (2.2%)184 (8.4%)
45 to 49 Years126 (5.8%)163 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years70 (3.3%)61 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years154 (7.1%)155 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years72 (3.3%)86 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years57 (2.6%)154 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years81 (3.8%)52 (2.4%)
75 to 79 Years37 (1.7%)75 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years31 (1.4%)91 (4.2%)
85 Years and over39 (1.8%)33 (1.5%)
Total2,156 (100.0%)2,186 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dawson

Median Family Size in Dawson

The median family size in Dawson is 3.69 persons per family, with married-couple families (380 | 38.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (95 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dawson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple380 (38.9%)4.05
Single Male/Father95 (9.7%)2.59
Single Female/Mother503 (51.4%)3.63
Total Families978 (100.0%)3.69

Median Household Size in Dawson

The median household size in Dawson is 2.81 persons per household, with married-couple households (380 | 25.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.05 persons per household. non-family households (538 | 35.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dawson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple380 (25.1%)4.05
Single Male/Father95 (6.3%)2.85
Single Female/Mother503 (33.2%)3.71
Non-family538 (35.5%)1.08
Total Households1,516 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dawson

Out of a total of 1,516 households in Dawson, 978 (64.5%) are family households, while 538 (35.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 371, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 501.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dawson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-501 (33.1%)
2-Person Households371 (24.5%)37 (2.4%)
3-Person Households204 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households295 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households78 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households30 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total978 (64.5%)538 (35.5%)

Female Fertility in Dawson

Fertility by Age in Dawson

Average fertility rate in Dawson is 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 133.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 55.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dawson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years50 (44.3%)108.0
35 to 50 years63 (55.7%)133.0
Total113 (100.0%)107.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dawson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dawson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)113 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Dawson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dawson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma82 (72.6%)227.0
College or Associate's Degree31 (27.4%)81.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total113 (100.0%)107.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dawson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dawson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)113 (100.0%)

Income in Dawson

Income Overview in Dawson

Per Capita Income in Dawson is $16,957, while median incomes of families and households are $34,394 and $31,310 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,342$16,957
Median Family Income978$34,394
Mean Family Income978$51,608
Median Household Income1,516$31,310
Mean Household Income1,516$44,473
Income Deficit978$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,3423.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,34296.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,3420.50

Earnings by Sex in Dawson

Average Earnings in Dawson are $24,405, $24,769 for men and $24,005 for women, a difference of 3.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Dawson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male792 (43.3%)$24,769
Female1,039 (56.7%)$24,005
Total1,831 (100.0%)$24,405

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dawson

The most common earnings brackets in Dawson are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (167 | 21.1%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (143 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dawson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45 (5.7%)75 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99964 (8.1%)143 (13.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499167 (21.1%)43 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)21 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)15 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)114 (11.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49939 (4.9%)19 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.4%)48 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49929 (3.7%)12 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99954 (6.8%)49 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99956 (7.1%)118 (11.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99951 (6.4%)104 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99936 (4.5%)47 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99963 (8.0%)14 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99977 (9.7%)23 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)112 (10.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (2.8%)50 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (2.0%)32 (3.1%)
$100,000+70 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total792 (100.0%)1,039 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dawson

Average earnings in Dawson are $30,917 for men and $28,796 for women, a difference of 6.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $39,028, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $17,404. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,365, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,566.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dawson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$17,404$0
High School Diploma$31,250$30,663
College or Associate's Degree$39,028$24,566
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$30,917$28,796

Family Income in Dawson

Family Income Brackets in Dawson

According to the Dawson family income data, there are 164 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dawson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00015315.6%
$10,000 to $14,999545.5%
$15,000 to $24,99916416.8%
$25,000 to $34,99912612.9%
$35,000 to $49,999858.7%
$50,000 to $74,99911912.2%
$75,000 to $99,99914114.4%
$100,000 to $149,99912112.4%
$150,000 to $199,99990.9%
$200,000+60.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dawson

2-person families (414 | 42.3%) account for the highest median family income in Dawson with $49,375 per family, while 2-person families (414 | 42.3%) have the highest median income of $24,688 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dawson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families414 (42.3%)$49,375
3-Person Families192 (19.6%)$0
4-Person Families264 (27.0%)$21,974
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families78 (8.0%)$0
7+ Person Families30 (3.1%)$0
Total978 (100.0%)$34,394

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dawson

The median family income in Dawson is $34,394, with families comprising 3+ earners (128) having the highest median family income of $115,729, while families with no earners (257) have the lowest median family income of $15,903, accounting for 13.1% and 26.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dawson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners257 (26.3%)$15,903
1 Earner385 (39.4%)$28,627
2 Earners208 (21.3%)$95,395
3+ Earners128 (13.1%)$115,729
Total978 (100.0%)$34,394

Household Income in Dawson

Household Income Brackets in Dawson

With 318 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Dawson, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dawson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00031821.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991278.4%
$15,000 to $24,99915810.4%
$25,000 to $34,99919913.1%
$35,000 to $49,99919012.5%
$50,000 to $74,99922114.6%
$75,000 to $99,99915810.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991338.8%
$150,000 to $199,99990.6%
$200,000+60.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dawson

The median household income in Dawson is $31,310, with the highest median household income of $35,216 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 562 households (37.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dawson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years518 (34.2%)$0
45 to 64 Years562 (37.1%)$35,216
65+ Years436 (28.8%)$28,462
Total1,516 (100.0%)$31,310

Poverty in Dawson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dawson

With 48.9% poverty level for males and 45.2% for females among the residents of Dawson, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (100.0%) and 55 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dawson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59 (22.4%)55 (100.0%)
5 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years153 (73.6%)209 (70.9%)
12 to 14 Years76 (58.0%)45 (100.0%)
15 Years95 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)27 (69.2%)
18 to 24 Years194 (59.0%)61 (26.2%)
25 to 34 Years28 (21.4%)147 (49.7%)
35 to 44 Years141 (52.8%)93 (29.8%)
45 to 54 Years89 (45.4%)75 (33.5%)
55 to 64 Years61 (28.2%)101 (41.9%)
65 to 74 Years41 (31.3%)120 (60.9%)
75 Years and over39 (40.2%)12 (8.0%)
Total1,041 (48.9%)962 (45.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dawson

According to the poverty statistics in Dawson, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 78.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dawson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years204 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years55 (26.4%)86 (29.1%)
12 to 14 Years55 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (30.8%)
18 to 24 Years135 (41.0%)172 (73.8%)
25 to 34 Years103 (78.6%)149 (50.3%)
35 to 44 Years126 (47.2%)219 (70.2%)
45 to 54 Years107 (54.6%)149 (66.5%)
55 to 64 Years155 (71.8%)140 (58.1%)
65 to 74 Years90 (68.7%)77 (39.1%)
75 Years and over58 (59.8%)139 (92.0%)
Total1,088 (51.1%)1,167 (54.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dawson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dawson show that 26.6% or 101 of the total 380 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 31 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 19.2%, which includes 27 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dawson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children165 (79.3%)43 (20.7%)
1 or 2 Children114 (80.8%)27 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total279 (73.4%)101 (26.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dawson

According to the poverty data in Dawson, 52.6% or 50 single-father households and 53.3% or 268 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (80.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 139 households (82.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dawson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children50 (80.6%)28 (26.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)101 (43.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)139 (82.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (52.6%)268 (53.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dawson

The poverty data for Dawson shows that 101 of the married-couple family households (26.6%) and 318 of the single-parent households (53.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 139 household (82.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dawson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children43 (20.7%)78 (47.0%)
1 or 2 Children27 (19.2%)101 (38.4%)
3 or 4 Children31 (100.0%)139 (82.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (26.6%)318 (53.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Dawson

Employment by Class of Employer in Dawson

Among the 1,277 employed individuals in Dawson, private company employees (662 | 51.8%), local government employees (235 | 18.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (116 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dawson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66251.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)423.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1169.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations493.8%
Local Government Employees23518.4%
State Government Employees705.5%
Federal Government Employees1038.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,277100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dawson

According to the labor force statistics for Dawson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,171), 48.3% or 1,532 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.6% or 208 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 190 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 59.4% or 98 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dawson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years98 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years49 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years190 (100.0%)31 (16.3%)
30 to 34 Years165 (69.6%)98 (59.4%)
35 to 44 Years344 (59.4%)15 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years314 (74.8%)56 (17.8%)
55 to 59 Years183 (59.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years77 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years81 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,532 (48.3%)208 (13.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dawson

According to labor force statistics for Dawson, 67.2% of individuals (1,272) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,893) are in the labor force, with 15.7% or 200 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 79.0% or 437 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.6% or 118 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dawson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School145 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma461 (64.7%)182 (25.6%)
College / Associate Degree437 (79.0%)104 (18.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher230 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,272 (67.2%)297 (15.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dawson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dawson are Community & Social Service (117 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (88 | 7.0%), Management (67 | 5.3%), Education, Arts & Media (29 | 2.3%), and Business & Financial (25 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dawson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dawson, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (82.1%), Education, Arts & Media (13.8%), and Community & Social Service (3.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dawson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management55 (82.1%)12 (17.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (3.4%)113 (96.6%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (13.8%)25 (86.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total (Category)59 (25.3%)174 (74.7%)
Total (Overall)595 (47.0%)672 (53.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dawson are Healthcare Support (109 | 8.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (93 | 7.3%), Security & Protection (55 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (41 | 3.2%), and Law Enforcement (38 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Dawson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dawson, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (31.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dawson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
Security & Protection17 (30.9%)38 (69.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service13 (31.7%)28 (68.3%)
Total (Category)123 (40.9%)178 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)595 (47.0%)672 (53.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dawson are Sales & Related (185 | 14.6%), and Office & Administration (95 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dawson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dawson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related47 (25.4%)138 (74.6%)
Office & Administration21 (22.1%)74 (77.9%)
Total (Category)68 (24.3%)212 (75.7%)
Total (Overall)595 (47.0%)672 (53.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dawson are , and Construction & Extraction (118 | 9.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dawson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dawson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)595 (47.0%)672 (53.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dawson are Production (174 | 13.7%), Transportation (124 | 9.8%), and Material Moving (37 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dawson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dawson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production91 (52.3%)83 (47.7%)
Transportation113 (91.1%)11 (8.9%)
Material Moving23 (62.2%)14 (37.8%)
Total (Category)227 (67.8%)108 (32.2%)
Total (Overall)595 (47.0%)672 (53.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dawson

Employment Industries in Dawson

The major employment industries in Dawson include Health Care & Social Assistance (200 | 15.8%), Manufacturing (169 | 13.3%), Public Administration (159 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (108 | 8.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (101 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Dawson

Employment Industries by Sex in Dawson

The Dawson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (97.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dawson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing86 (50.9%)83 (49.1%)
Wholesale Trade1 (2.1%)47 (97.9%)
Retail Trade35 (32.4%)73 (67.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (3.0%)194 (97.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services27 (49.1%)28 (50.9%)
Public Administration30 (18.9%)129 (81.1%)
Total595 (47.0%)672 (53.0%)

Education in Dawson

School Enrollment in Dawson

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,154 students in Dawson are elementary school (386 | 33.5%), high school (301 | 26.1%), and middle school (215 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Dawson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool907.8%
Kindergarten867.4%
Elementary School38633.5%
Middle School21518.6%
High School30126.1%
College / Undergraduate615.3%
Graduate / Professional151.3%
Total1,154100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dawson

Out of a total of 1,154 students who are enrolled in schools in Dawson, 45 (3.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,109 (96.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (50.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 90 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dawson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old401 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds326 (95.9%)14 (4.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30 (49.2%)31 (50.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,109 (96.1%)45 (3.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dawson

Business (113 | 29.1%), education (67 | 17.3%), psychology (57 | 14.7%), social sciences (47 | 12.1%), and science & technology (45 | 11.6%) are the most common fields of study among 388 individuals in Dawson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dawson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural287.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology5714.7%
Social Sciences4712.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4511.6%
Business11329.1%
Education6717.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History41.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities277.0%
Total388100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dawson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dawson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dawson are males with 2 vehicles (258, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (391, making up 36.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dawson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle33 (5.9%)69 (9.6%)
1 Vehicle171 (30.5%)218 (30.4%)
2 Vehicles258 (46.1%)391 (54.5%)
3 Vehicles49 (8.7%)10 (1.4%)
4 Vehicles32 (5.7%)14 (1.9%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (3.0%)15 (2.1%)
Total560 (100.0%)717 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dawson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dawson are 30 to 34 minutes (377 commuters, 32.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (286 commuters, 24.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (105 commuters, 9.0%).
Commute Time in Dawson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes948.1%
5 to 9 Minutes28624.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1059.0%
15 to 19 Minutes756.5%
20 to 24 Minutes796.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes37732.4%
35 to 39 Minutes110.9%
40 to 44 Minutes443.8%
45 to 59 Minutes151.3%
60 to 89 Minutes312.7%
90 or more Minutes453.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Dawson

The most common commute times in Dawson are 30 to 34 minutes (240 commuters, 44.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (137 commuters, 22.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dawson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)94 (15.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes177 (32.9%)109 (17.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes66 (12.3%)39 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)75 (12.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)79 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes240 (44.6%)137 (22.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (3.7%)24 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes35 (6.5%)10 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dawson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dawson are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (157, 29.2%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (165, 26.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dawson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM60 (11.2%)95 (15.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)137 (22.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM51 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM126 (23.4%)165 (26.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM157 (29.2%)40 (6.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM38 (7.1%)75 (12.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (1.1%)14 (2.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)54 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM27 (5.0%)32 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM38 (7.1%)12 (1.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total538 (100.0%)624 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dawson

Occupancy by Ownership in Dawson

Of the total 1,516 dwellings in Dawson, owner-occupied units account for 482 (31.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,034 (68.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dawson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48231.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,03468.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,516100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dawson

Occupancy by Household Size in Dawson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50133.1%
2-Person Household40826.9%
3-Person Household20413.5%
4+ Person Household40326.6%
Total Housing Units1,516100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dawson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dawson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household184 (36.7%)317 (63.3%)
2-Person Household215 (52.7%)193 (47.3%)
3-Person Household52 (25.5%)152 (74.5%)
4+ Person Household31 (7.7%)372 (92.3%)
Total Housing Units482 (31.8%)1,034 (68.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dawson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dawson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School35 (13.9%)217 (86.1%)
High School Diploma206 (36.5%)358 (63.5%)
College/Associate Degree77 (16.7%)385 (83.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher164 (68.9%)74 (31.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dawson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dawson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16611.0%
35 to 44 Years35223.2%
45 to 54 Years25416.8%
55 to 64 Years30820.3%
65 to 74 Years27318.0%
75 to 84 Years1087.1%
85 Years and Over553.6%
Total1,516100.0%

Housing Finances in Dawson

Median Income by Occupancy in Dawson

Median Income by Occupancy in Dawson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied482 (31.8%)$58,700
Renter-Occupied1,034 (68.2%)$26,000
Average1,516 (100.0%)$31,310

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dawson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dawson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00031 (6.4%)215 (20.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99926 (5.4%)46 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (5.2%)102 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)104 (10.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (1.0%)48 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (4.6%)177 (17.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99991 (18.9%)98 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99994 (19.5%)127 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999123 (25.5%)34 (3.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99950 (10.4%)83 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more15 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (100.0%)1,034 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dawson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dawson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (9.3%)150 (14.5%)
$300 to $49969 (14.3%)26 (2.5%)
$500 to $799164 (34.0%)348 (33.7%)
$800 to $999131 (27.2%)19 (1.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49961 (12.7%)202 (19.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)38 (3.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99912 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (100.0%)1,034 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dawson

Housing Structures in Dawson

Housing Structures in Dawson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,07470.8%
Single Unit, Attached90.6%
2 Unit Apartments15710.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments916.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments422.8%
10 or more Apartments1087.1%
Mobile Home / Other352.3%
Total1,516100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dawson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dawson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached461 (42.9%)613 (57.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments11 (7.0%)146 (93.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (28.6%)25 (71.4%)
Total482 (31.8%)1,034 (68.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dawson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dawson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)98 (9.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms144 (29.9%)554 (53.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms247 (51.2%)356 (34.4%)
8 or more Rooms91 (18.9%)26 (2.5%)
Total482 (100.0%)1,034 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dawson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dawson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas152 (31.5%)327 (31.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23 (4.8%)28 (2.7%)
Electricity307 (63.7%)656 (63.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)23 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total482 (100.0%)1,034 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dawson

Household Vehicle Usage in Dawson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (2.1%)321 (31.0%)
1 Vehicle176 (36.5%)301 (29.1%)
2 Vehicles217 (45.0%)366 (35.4%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (16.4%)46 (4.4%)
Total482 (100.0%)1,034 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dawson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dawson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units282200
Median Property Value$86,300$72,600
Median Household Income$69,000$0
Monthly Housing Costs$567$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,602$1

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dawson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dawson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00047 (16.7%)68 (34.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999154 (54.6%)71 (35.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99981 (28.7%)49 (24.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dawson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dawson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99930 (10.6%)40 (20.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (16.3%)13 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (14.5%)45 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999100 (35.5%)53 (26.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (8.5%)23 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more15 (5.3%)26 (13.0%)
Total282 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dawson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dawson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x174 (61.7%)53,333 (26,666.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (3.5%)148 (74.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x41 (14.5%)26 (13.0%)
4.0x or more57 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dawson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dawson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (9.6%)14 (7.0%)
$800 to $1,49980 (28.4%)59 (29.5%)
$800 to $1,499146 (51.8%)102 (51.0%)
Total282 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dawson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dawson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dawson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years913 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years147 (31.8%)316 (68.2%)
26 to 34 Years308 (76.0%)97 (23.9%)
35 to 44 Years401 (69.3%)178 (30.7%)
45 to 54 Years265 (63.1%)155 (36.9%)
55 to 64 Years298 (65.2%)159 (34.8%)
65 to 74 Years328 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,288 (78.4%)905 (21.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dawson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dawson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen913 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen147 (31.8%)316 (68.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dawson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dawson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,340 (78.9%)358 (21.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999791 (86.7%)121 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999361 (87.2%)53 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999504 (97.7%)12 (2.3%)
$100,000 and over292 (44.7%)361 (55.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dawson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dawson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6326 (85.8%)54 (14.2%)
6 to 18 Years779 (85.3%)134 (14.7%)
19 to 25 Years90 (19.4%)57 (12.3%)
25 to 34 Years158 (39.0%)181 (44.7%)
35 to 44 Years187 (32.3%)214 (37.0%)
45 to 54 Years91 (21.7%)189 (45.0%)
55 to 64 Years104 (22.8%)203 (44.4%)
65 to 74 Years328 (100.0%)148 (45.1%)
75 Years and over248 (100.0%)62 (25.0%)
Total2,311 (55.1%)1,242 (29.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dawson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dawson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years153 (22.5%)191 (24.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)50 (25.4%)
75 Years and over59 (60.8%)78 (51.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dawson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dawson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dawson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (7.8%)31 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (11.3%)11 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dawson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years141 (20.8%)15 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dawson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (6.3%)145 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)50 (25.4%)
75 Years and over23 (23.7%)78 (51.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dawson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)47 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (9.3%)11 (7.3%)

Technology Access in Dawson

Computing Device Access in Dawson

Computing Device Access in Dawson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop80553.1%
Smartphone1,11973.8%
Tablet53135.0%
No Computing Device26217.3%
Total1,516100.0%

Internet Access in Dawson

Internet Access in Dawson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home89058.7%
Cellular Data Only25516.8%
Satellite Internet1026.7%
No Internet37124.5%
Total1,516100.0%

Dawson Summary

Dawson, Georgia is a small city located in Terrell County in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated along the Flint River, about 30 miles south of Albany and about 90 miles north of Columbus. The city has a population of approximately 3,000 people and covers an area of about 4.5 square miles.

History

The area that is now Dawson was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from the Creek Nation. The town was originally known as "Creek Stand" and was located near the Flint River. In 1854, the town was renamed "Dawson" after William C. Dawson, a prominent local politician.
In the late 1800s, Dawson became a major center for the production of cotton and other agricultural products. The town was also home to several sawmills and gristmills. In the early 1900s, the town began to experience a period of growth and development. The Georgia State Railroad was extended to Dawson in 1906, and the town was incorporated in 1907.
In the 1920s, Dawson experienced a period of economic decline due to the Great Depression. However, the town was able to recover and experienced a period of growth in the 1950s and 1960s. During this time, the town was home to several manufacturing plants, including a cotton mill and a furniture factory.

Geography

Dawson is located in southwestern Georgia, about 30 miles south of Albany and about 90 miles north of Columbus. The city is situated along the Flint River, which flows through the city. The terrain of the area is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Dawson's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several farms, which produce cotton, corn, soybeans, and other crops. The city is also home to several manufacturing plants, including a cotton mill and a furniture factory. In addition, the city is home to several retail stores and restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Dawson had a population of 3,000 people. The racial makeup of the city was 65.3% White, 28.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 5.3% from other races. The median household income was $30,000, and the median family income was $35,000. The per capita income was $14,000.

Conclusion

Dawson, Georgia is a small city located in Terrell County in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated along the Flint River, about 30 miles south of Albany and about 90 miles north of Columbus. The city has a population of approximately 3,000 people and covers an area of about 4.5 square miles. The economy of Dawson is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to several farms, manufacturing plants, retail stores, and restaurants. The racial makeup of the city is 65.3% White, 28.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 5.3% from other races. The median household income was $30,000, and the median family income was $35,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dawson?
Total Population of Dawson is 4,342.
What is the Total Male Population of Dawson?
Total Male Population of Dawson is 2,156.
What is the Total Female Population of Dawson?
Total Female Population of Dawson is 2,186.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dawson?
There are 98.63 Males per 100 Females in Dawson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dawson?
There are 101.39 Females per 100 Males in Dawson.
What is the Median Population Age in Dawson?
Median Population Age in Dawson is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dawson
Average Family Size in Dawson is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dawson
Average Household Size in Dawson is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dawson?
Per Capita income in Dawson is $16,957.
What is the Median Family Income in Dawson?
Median Family Income in Dawson is $34,394.
What is the Median Household income in Dawson?
Median Household Income in Dawson is $31,310.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dawson?
Income or Wage Gap in Dawson is 3.1%.
Women in Dawson earn 96.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dawson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dawson is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dawson?
There are 1,532 People in the Labor Forcein in Dawson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dawson?
48.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Dawson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dawson?
Unemployment Rate in Dawson is 13.6%.