Dawson County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,242 | — | #1,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,991 | +23.7% | #252 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,289 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $406,700 | +44.3% | #278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,626 | +39.8% | #168 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.2% | #472 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dawson County has a population of 30,242, making it the #1,475 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dawson County is $92,991, ranking #252 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Dawson County is $406,700 (+44.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,626/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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88.2% of residents in Dawson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.
About Dawson County, Georgia
Dawson County, Georgia has a total population of 30,242, making it the 1,475th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dawson County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dawson County is $92,991, which ranks #252 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Dawson County is $406,700, 44.3% above the national median. Renters in Dawson County pay a median gross rent of $1,626 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dawson County, 36.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.0 min.
Dawson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Dawson County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.