Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 36,785 with a growth rate of 4.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 56th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 22,325 and has seen a growth of 64.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 24,065 adults, (5,900 of whom are seniors) in Dawson County.
Female: 14,994 (49.6%)
Male: 15,248 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 86.22% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,074 | 86.22% |
| Two or more races | 2,473 | 8.18% |
| Other race | 716 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 588 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 382 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.03% |
Dawson County's average per capita income is $56,374. Household income levels show a median of $92,991. The poverty rate stands at 8.54%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,161 | - |
| Families | $106,348 | $129,050 |
| Households | $92,991 | $116,762 |
| Non Families | $59,692 | $72,111 |
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