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Dawson County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Dawsonville

Dawson County's estimated 2025 population is 34,818 with a growth rate of 4.64% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 57th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 22,325 and has seen a growth of 55.96% since that time.

34,818
Total Population
165
Population Density (mi²)
57
Population Rank (State)
1.5K 4.64%
Annual Population Growth

Dawson County Population

Dawson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dawson County includes 88.88% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White25,51288.88%
Two or more races1,9976.96%
Black or African American4621.61%
Other race4611.61%
Asian2570.9%
Native American150.05%

Dawson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dawson County's average per capita income is $54,773. Household income levels show a median of $88,986. The poverty rate stands at 9.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$116,387-
Families$103,003$124,429
Households$88,986$111,715
Non Families$57,126$69,293

$54,773

Average Income

$88,986

Median Household Income

9.23%

Poverty Rate