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Dawson

County:
Terrell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.752
State:
Georgia

Dawson is a city located in Terrell County, Georgia. Dawson has a 2026 population of 4,084. It is also the county seat of Terrell County. Dawson is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -6.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,372 in 2020.

The median household income in Dawson is $28,533 with a poverty rate of 53.79%. The median age in Dawson is 38.1 years: 30.7 years for males, and 44.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.0 males.

4.1K
Total Population
1,089
Density (mi²)
-48 -1.16%
Growth

Dawson Population

Dawson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,084-48-1.16%
20254,132-48-1.15%
20244,180-4-0.1%
20234,184-23-0.55%
20224,207-64-1.5%
20214,271-101-2.31%
20204,372-21-0.48%
20194,148-12-0.29%
20184,160-47-1.12%
20174,207-85-1.98%
20164,292-68-1.56%
20154,360-31-0.71%
20144,391-39-0.88%
20134,430-39-0.87%
20124,469-91-2%
20114,560-72-1.55%
20104,632922.03%
20005,058-237-4.48%
19905,295-404-7.09%
19805,6993165.87%
19705,3833216.34%
19605,06265114.76%
19504,41173019.83%
19403,681-146-3.81%
19303,8273239.22%
19203,504-323-8.44%
19103,82790130.79%
19002,92600%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 30.7 years

Dawson Adults

There are 3,146 adults, (810 of whom are seniors) in Dawson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,134 (50.2%)
Male: 2,113 (49.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dawson includes 85.5% Black or African American, 14.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,63185.5%
White59614.03%
Two or more races200.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races20.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,63185.5%
White59614.03%
Two or more races180.42%

Dawson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dawson 's average per capita income is $28,305. Household income levels show a median of $28,533. The poverty rate stands at 53.79%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$33,880$51,315
Households$28,533$44,114
Non Families$25,212$27,471
Married Families--

$28,305

Average Income

$28,533

Median Household Income

53.79%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)