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Dawson, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
388
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,243
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 7.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Dawson, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanderbiltBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ConnellsvilleCity | 4.1 mi | 2.2 |
| EversonBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ScottdaleBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| DunbarBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| South ConnellsvilleBorough | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| PerryopolisBorough | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Star JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| SmithtonBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| GrindstoneCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| Lemont FurnaceCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| Mount PleasantBorough | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Arnold CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, PA in?
- Dawson is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dawson, PA?
- About 388 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Vanderbilt (0.9 mi), Connellsville (4.1 mi), Everson (4.8 mi), Scottdale (5.2 mi), Dunbar (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023