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Dasher, GA

Town in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population

944

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

205

ZIP codes

0

Dasher and its ZIP codes

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Dasher at a glance

  • The median household income is $65,703, 15% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,500 (32% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,008 a month.

Local data for Dasher, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dasher, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,703

Poverty rate

6.2%

Median home value

$207,500

Median rent

$1,008/mo

Homeownership

83.9%

Bachelor's or higher

16.9%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (236), German Americans (74), Irish Americans (63).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lowndes County. PPP loans are for Dasher.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,032

49,349 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,701

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$851M

FY 2026, $7,194 per person

Lowndes County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dasher, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.0%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
  • Worked from home4.9%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dasher, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

652

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

329

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 39°F

48.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dasher, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

Cities near Dasher

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake ParkCity4.6 mi1.6
ClyattvilleCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.3
ValdostaCity7.8 mi36
RemertonCity8.9 mi0.2
Jennings, FLTown12 mi2.7
BemissCensus-designated place13 mi7.7
NaylorCensus-designated place15 mi0.8
Moody AFBCensus-designated place16 mi4
Echols CountyConsolidated Government17 mi420.4
StocktonCensus-designated place19 mi1.1
HahiraCity20 mi3.1
QuitmanCity20 mi4.1
MorvenCity22 mi1.7
Jasper, FLCity23 mi4.3
Madison, FLCity23 mi2.6
LakelandCity23 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dasher, GA in?
Dasher is in Lowndes County, Georgia.
What is the population of Dasher, GA?
About 944 people live in Dasher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dasher?
Nearby places include Lake Park (4.6 mi), Clyattville (6.2 mi), Valdosta (7.8 mi), Remerton (8.9 mi), Jennings, FL (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023