Dawson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dawson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 28,704. It is the 65th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dawson County is 43.9 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dawson County is $88,986. This is 19% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $351,900. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dawson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.2% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dawson County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.