Dawson County, Georgia Population 2022
Dawson County, Georgia's estimated population is 29,051 with a growth rate of 3.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County, Georgia is the 73rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 22,328 and has seen a growth of 30.11% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,856 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 4,369 | 513 | 13.30% |
| 1880 | 5,837 | 1,468 | 33.60% |
| 1890 | 5,612 | -225 | -3.85% |
| 1900 | 5,442 | -170 | -3.03% |
| 1910 | 4,686 | -756 | -13.89% |
| 1920 | 4,204 | -482 | -10.29% |
| 1930 | 3,502 | -702 | -16.70% |
| 1940 | 4,479 | 977 | 27.90% |
| 1950 | 3,712 | -767 | -17.12% |
| 1960 | 3,590 | -122 | -3.29% |
| 1970 | 3,639 | 49 | 1.36% |
| 1980 | 4,774 | 1,135 | 31.19% |
| 1990 | 9,429 | 4,655 | 97.51% |
| 2010 | 22,328 | 12,899 | 136.80% |
| 2011 | 22,340 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 22,513 | 173 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 22,732 | 219 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 23,022 | 290 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 23,369 | 347 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 23,668 | 299 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 24,406 | 738 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 25,127 | 721 | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 26,108 | 981 | 3.90% |
| 2020 | 27,089 | 981 | 3.76% |
| 2021 | 28,070 | 981 | 3.62% |
| 2022 | 29,051 | 981 | 3.49% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,937 | 94.70% |
| Black or African American | 187 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.71% |
| Some Other Race | 98 | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 850 | 3.36% |
Dawson County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,521 | 2.64 | 81.5 |
| Married | 5,787 | 3.05 | 89.5 |
| Male | 296 | 4.28 | 80.4 |
| Female | 932 | 3.4 | 67.3 |
| Non Family | 2,506 | 1.21 | 68.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 515 | 2.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,582 | 8.80% |
| High School Graduate | 4,739 | 26.35% |
| Some College | 3,948 | 21.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,150 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,944 | 21.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,108 | 11.72% |
Dawson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 117 | 86 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 442 | 361 | 203 |
| White | 16,806 | 14,972 | 5,622 |
| Hispanic | 557 | 428 | 150 |
| Asian | 134 | 71 | 35 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 13 |
| Native American | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 47.01%.
$44,944
Average Earnings
$52,895
Average Male
$37,065
Average Female
Dawson County, Georgia Language by Age
Dawson County, Georgia Language
94.77% of Dawson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
Dawson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 179 | 81 | 45.25% |
| Black | 111 | 36 | 32.43% |
| White | 22,882 | 2,268 | 9.91% |
| Other | NaN% |
9.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.48%
Male Poverty Rate
9.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dawson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Georgia is Asian, with 45.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.22%.
Dawson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Dawson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Dawson County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Dawson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,256 | 6.59% |
| Black | 7 | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.65% |
Dawson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
6.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.05%
Born in Dawson County, Georgia
96.50%
Native Born
3.50%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
2.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.50% of Dawson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 59.05% having been born in Georgia. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990