Dawson is a city located in Lac qui Parle County Minnesota. Dawson has a 2024 population of 1,425. Dawson is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,456 in 2020.
The average household income in Dawson is $83,022 with a poverty rate of 7.21%. The median age in Dawson is 44.4 years: 39.9 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dawson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,228 | 85.22% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 7.22% |
| Other race | 72 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 616 | 2.2 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 301 | 3 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 267 | 1.18 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 25 | 2.76 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 23 | 3 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 5.21% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 18.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 14.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 4.6% |
| High School Graduate | 354 | 35.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 205 | 20.52% |
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 | 902 | 851 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 37 | 18 |
| Other Race | 39 | 29 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 27 | 2 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,583 | $73,906 | $53,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,500 | $70,208 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $41,528 | $43,833 | $20,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,375 | $0 | $25,500 |
| Overall | $47,250 | $53,281 | $40,625 |
| Some College | $50,750 | $53,929 | $41,172 |
$47,250
Average Earnings
$53,281
Average Male
$40,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.01% of Dawson residents speak only English, while 5.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,164 | 79 | 6.79% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 20 | 22.22% |
| Other | 72 | 18 | 25% |
| Multiple | 104 | 2 | 1.92% |
7.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.34%
Male Poverty Rate
7.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson is Other, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson is Multiple, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.77% |
| Some College | 8.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 6.12% |
| Female Employed | 3.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,039 | $112,768 |
| Households | $70,286 | $83,022 |
| Married Families | $103,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,852 | $41,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
97
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 9.13% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
73.7%
Born in Dawson
94.45%
Native Born
5.55%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
2.43%
Naturalized
94.45% of Dawson residents were born in the United States, with 73.7% having been born in Minnesota. 3.12% 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 | 1,386 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 1,394 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 1,402 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 1,409 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 1,417 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 1,425 | -8 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 1,433 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 1,440 | -13 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,453 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 1,456 | 55 | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 1,401 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 1,403 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 1,409 | -13 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 1,422 | -28 | -1.93% |
| 2015 | 1,450 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,457 | -27 | -1.82% |
| 2013 | 1,484 | -29 | -1.92% |
| 2012 | 1,513 | -21 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 1,534 | -10 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,544 | 0 | 0% |