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Dawson, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Population
536
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
677
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,339 a year, 8% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,000 (65% below Illinois) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Dawson, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dawson, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,339
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (94), Irish Americans (74), Italian Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,668
130,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $16,718 per person
How people get to work
Dawson, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuffaloVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.3 |
| RivertonVillage | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| SpauldingVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MechanicsburgVillage | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| CornlandCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| RochesterVillage | 8.3 mi | 2.7 |
| ShermanVillage | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| GrandviewVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| IlliopolisVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| ElkhartVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Mount AuburnVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Southern ViewVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Leland GroveCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CantrallVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| JeromeVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, IL in?
- Dawson is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Dawson, IL?
- About 536 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Buffalo (2.7 mi), Riverton (4.1 mi), Spaulding (4.4 mi), Mechanicsburg (4.6 mi), Cornland (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023