Dawson is a village located in Sangamon County Illinois. Dawson has a 2024 population of 503. Dawson is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 517 in 2020.
The average household income in Dawson is $87,705 with a poverty rate of 10.31%. The median age in Dawson is 40.3 years: 40.4 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dawson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 92.68% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 3.14% |
| Other race | 18 | 2.69% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 255 | 2.62 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 129 | 2.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.12 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Male | 40 | 4.03 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 26 | 3.19 | 50 | 50 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 6.49% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 6.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 0.87% |
| High School Graduate | 223 | 48.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 142 | 30.74% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 421 | 35 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,667 | $0 | $32,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,611 | $34,583 | $41,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,773 | $45,625 | $35,694 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $50,461 | $33,698 |
$39,773
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$35,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of Dawson residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 620 | 41 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 100% |
| Other | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100% |
10.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.64%
Male Poverty Rate
10%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson is White, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.71% |
| High School | 4.48% |
| Some College | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 11.92% |
| Male Employed | 0.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,464 | $98,572 |
| Households | $77,750 | $87,705 |
| Married Families | $90,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $40,425 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
34
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 6.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
86.25%
Born in Dawson
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.51% of Dawson residents were born in the United States, with 86.25% having been born in Illinois. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 487 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 490 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 493 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 497 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 500 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 503 | -4 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 507 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 509 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 514 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 517 | 35 | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 482 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 487 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 491 | -4 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 495 | -4 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 499 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 502 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 503 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 504 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 507 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 505 | 0 | 0% |