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
54th
Median Household Income $92,991 +23.7% #252 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 42.7 years +9.8% #1,289 / 3,222
60th
Median Home Value $406,700 +44.3% #278 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,626 +39.8% #168 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.2% #472 / 3,222
85th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$92,991 +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #252 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,095 +11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #350 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #472 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #985 of 3,222
69th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.4% +8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #407 of 3,222
87th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.0 min +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #371 of 3,222
89th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$406,700 +44.3% vs nat'l
Rank #278 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,626 +39.8% vs nat'l
Rank #168 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.7% +22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #847 of 3,222
74th percentile
78.7% Homeownership

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Health

88.2% of residents in Dawson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.

88.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.2% −3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,516 of 3,222
22th percentile

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.