Dawson County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Dawson County, Georgia has a population of 30,242, the 62nd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $92,991 and the median home value is $406,700. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dawson County Quick Facts
How Dawson County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,704 | 30,242 | +5.4% |
| Median household income | $88,986 | $92,991 | +4.5% |
| Median home value | $351,900 | $406,700 | +15.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dawson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawsonville | 4,403 | $90,929 | 7.4% | $362,900 |
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Population Overview
Dawson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 30,242. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dawson County is 42.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dawson County is $92,991. This is 20% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $406,700. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dawson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.7% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
36.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dawson County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dawson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dawson County, Georgia?
Dawson County has a population of 30,242, making it the 62nd most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Dawson County?
The median household income in Dawson County is $92,991 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.
How many cities are in Dawson County, Georgia?
Dawson County contains 1 Census-designated place.