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Dawson, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
180
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is 54% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,825
26,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $7,304 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,095
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCooleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.4 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| Keyser, WVCity | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| WesternportTown | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BartonTown | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| RawlingsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Piedmont, WVTown | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| NikepCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LukeTown | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| LonaconingTown | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BierCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.5 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, MD in?
- Dawson is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Dawson, MD?
- About 180 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include McCoole (2.3 mi), Danville (3 mi), Keyser, WV (3.3 mi), Westernport (5.2 mi), Barton (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023