Dawson is a city located in Terrell County Georgia. Dawson has a 2024 population of 4,138. It is also the county seat of Terrell County. Dawson is currently declining at a rate of -1.48% annually and its population has decreased by -5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Dawson is $44,640 with a poverty rate of 51.08%. The median age in Dawson is 39 years: 30.4 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dawson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,637 | 84.74% |
| White | 652 | 15.19% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,663 | 2.54 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Female | 578 | 3.33 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
| Non Family | 535 | 1.16 | 25.8 | 74.2 |
| Married | 383 | 3.33 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 167 | 2.37 | 0 | 100 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
31.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 437 | 15.8% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 2.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 5.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,078 | 38.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 7.52% |
| Some College | 705 | 25.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,232 | 1,626 | 122 |
| White | 532 | 494 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,888 | $0 | $63,147 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,041 | $24,051 | $30,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,393 | $30,938 | $29,849 |
| Some College | $31,014 | $32,422 | $27,862 |
$30,393
Average Earnings
$30,938
Average Male
$29,849
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.8% of Dawson residents speak only English, while 1.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,613 | 2,100 | 58.12% |
| White | 601 | 54 | 8.99% |
51.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.86%
Male Poverty Rate
51.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson is Black, with 58.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson is White, with 8.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 66.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85.55% |
| High School | 32.47% |
| Some College | 26.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.38% |
| Male Employed | 20.9% |
| Female Employed | 19.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,441 | $53,036 |
| Households | $29,046 | $44,640 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
153
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 83 | 3.17% |
| White | 70 | 12.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.47%
Born in Dawson
99.98%
Native Born
0.02%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.98% of Dawson residents were born in the United States, with 87.47% having been born in Georgia. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,830 | -61 | -1.57% |
| 2028 | 3,891 | -62 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 3,953 | -62 | -1.54% |
| 2026 | 4,015 | -61 | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 4,076 | -62 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 4,138 | -62 | -1.48% |
| 2023 | 4,200 | -21 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 4,221 | -61 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 4,282 | -103 | -2.35% |
| 2020 | 4,385 | 237 | 5.71% |
| 2019 | 4,148 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 4,160 | -47 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 4,207 | -85 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 4,292 | -68 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 4,360 | -31 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 4,391 | -39 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 4,430 | -39 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 4,469 | -91 | -2% |
| 2011 | 4,560 | -72 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 4,632 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,058 | -237 | -4.48% |
| 1990 | 5,295 | -404 | -7.09% |
| 1980 | 5,699 | 316 | 5.87% |
| 1970 | 5,383 | 321 | 6.34% |
| 1960 | 5,062 | 651 | 14.76% |
| 1950 | 4,411 | 730 | 19.83% |
| 1940 | 3,681 | -146 | -3.81% |
| 1930 | 3,827 | 323 | 9.22% |
| 1920 | 3,504 | -323 | -8.44% |
| 1910 | 3,827 | 901 | 30.79% |
| 1900 | 2,926 | -904 | -23.6% |