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Dawson County, Georgia
Dawson County, Georgia. Dawson County had 35,365 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 32.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 13085.
Dawson County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
35,365
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,798 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,242
Median household income
$92,991
±$6,574 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$406,700
±$19,875 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,626
±$141 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Dawson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,798 residents in Dawson County. The Census Bureau estimates 35,365 for July 1, 2025, up 32.0% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 30,242 over 211 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dawson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,242 | 10,940,407 | +5,706 |
| Households | 11,573±296 | 4,074,366 | +2,532 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.07 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,992±26 | 4,541,835 | +1,528 |
Dawson County's population since 2000
From 15,999 in 2000 to 35,365 in 2025: up 121.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Dawson County?
Dawson County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Dawsonville with 4,888 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dawsonville | 3,720 | $90,929 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dawson County?
The median resident of Dawson County is 42.7 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dawson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.6 | 37.6 | −0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 11.0% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.7%±1.1 pts | 49.1% | −6.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 30.7% | +0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 11.2% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8%±1.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±2.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0%±1.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.4%±3.1 pts | 34.9% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5%±2.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dawson County earn?
Half of Dawson County's 11,573 households earn less than $92,991 a year (±$6,574), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,572 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,419 after inflation. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dawson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,991±$6,574 | $77,353 | +$11,419 |
| Mean household income | $116,762±$6,910 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,095±$2,992 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±2.8 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.1%±8.7 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±2.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dawson County?
Owners occupy 78.7% of Dawson County's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $406,700 by its owner (±$19,875). The median renter pays $1,626 a month including utilities, and 32.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dawson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $406,700±$19,875 | $303,300 | +$123,271 |
| Median gross rent | $1,626±$141 | $1,393 | +$496 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.6%±9.8 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,896±$107 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7%±3.4 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,992±26 | 4,541,835 | +1,528 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3%±3.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dawson County building?
Builders took permits for 1,069 new housing units across Dawson County in 2025 (1,069 single-family), 30.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dawson County get to work?
72.9% of Dawson County's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Dawson County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6%±2.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.9%±3.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7%±2.7 pts | 15.9% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±1.7 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Dawson County's census tracts?
Dawson County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $78,889 (Tract 9702.04) to $137,083 (Tract 9702.03).
| Tract 9701.0113085970101 | 2,086±432 | $92,243 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213085970102 | 5,300±399 | $88,092 |
| Tract 9701.0313085970103 | 3,383±651 | $97,321 |
| Tract 9702.0313085970203 | 5,083±624 | $137,083 |
| Tract 9702.0413085970204 | 4,319±551 | $78,889 |
| Tract 9702.0513085970205 | 5,540±746 | $99,607 |
| Tract 9702.0613085970206 | 4,531±572 | $85,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dawson County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 2nd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 159 |
| Median household income | 12th of 159 |
| Median home value | 7th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 147th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 159 |
| Median age | 40th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dawson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.