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Dawson, MN
City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
Population
1,513
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,052
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,929 a year, 23% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (58% below Minnesota) and median rent is $586 a month.
Local data for Dawson, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dawson, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,929
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$586/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
12.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (537), German Americans (392), Irish Americans (104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lac qui Parle County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,079
2,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,276
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90M
FY 2026, $13,390 per person
How people get to work
Dawson, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 3°F
25.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadisonCity | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| BoydCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsonCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MilanCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| St. LeoCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarkfieldCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| MontevideoCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| LouisburgCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| CanbyCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| BellinghamCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| MariettaCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| AppletonCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| PorterCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Hazel RunCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| NassauCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| CorrellCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, MN in?
- Dawson is in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dawson, MN?
- About 1,513 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Madison (8.7 mi), Boyd (9.5 mi), Watson (14 mi), Milan (15 mi), St. Leo (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023