Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 8,553 with a growth rate of -1.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 27th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 8,952 and has seen a growth of -4.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 93.31% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (93.31%)
Two or more races (3.78%)
Native American (1.35%)
Other race (1.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.33%)
Black or African American (0.05%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,280 | 93.31% |
| Two or more races | 335 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 120 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 103 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dawson County's average per capita income is $44,548. Household income levels show a median of $70,953. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,529 | - |
| Families | $84,806 | $105,044 |
| Households | $70,953 | $84,201 |
| Non Families | $44,678 | $44,402 |
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