Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 37,804 with a growth rate of 5.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 53rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 22,325 and has seen a growth of 69.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 88.88% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (88.88%)
Two or more races (6.96%)
Black or African American (1.61%)
Other race (1.61%)
Asian (0.9%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,512 | 88.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,997 | 6.96% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 1.61% |
| Other race | 461 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dawson County's average per capita income is $54,773. Household income levels show a median of $88,986. The poverty rate stands at 9.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,387 | - |
| Families | $103,003 | $124,429 |
| Households | $88,986 | $111,715 |
| Non Families | $57,126 | $69,293 |
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