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Dawson, GA
City in Terrell County, Georgia.
Population
4,247
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,132
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,533 a year, 63% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,200 (65% below Georgia) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Dawson, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dawson, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,533
Poverty rate
53.8%
Median home value
$106,200
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (62), Irish Americans (40), Scottish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Terrell County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,542
2,100 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.4M
FY 2026, $6,904 per person
How people get to work
Dawson, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.5%
- Carpooled26.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
186
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
23.9%
U.S. 12.1% +11.8 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.8%
U.S. 11.1% +7.7 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BronwoodTown | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SasserTown | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ParrottTown | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| ShellmanCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| SmithvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| LeesburgCity | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| PlainsCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MorganCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| LearyCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| CuthbertCity | 21 mi | 3 |
| Webster CountyUnified Government | 21 mi | 209.7 |
| AlbanyCity | 22 mi | 55.1 |
| EdisonCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| LeslieCity | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| AmericusCity | 25 mi | 11.3 |
| RichlandCity | 25 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, GA in?
- Dawson is in Terrell County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Dawson, GA?
- About 4,247 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Bronwood (6.1 mi), Sasser (6.7 mi), Parrott (9.3 mi), Shellman (10 mi), Smithville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023