Dawsonville city, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dawsonville city, Georgia Demographics
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As of 2026, Dawsonville city, Georgia has a total population of 4,147, the 195th largest city in Georgia, with a median household income of $86,550, which is 16% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.6%.

Dawsonville city Quick Facts

Population 4,147

Median Household Income $86,550

Median Home Value $327,800

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 69.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

High School Graduation Rate 93.2%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 4,147 195th of 670

Median Income $86,550 top 20%

Poverty Rate 5.6% 55% lower national

Median Home Value $327,800 top 20%

How Dawsonville city Compares

Median Household Income

Dawsonville city

$86,550

$74,664

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Dawsonville city

$327,800

$272,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.7%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 40.1%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.5%

Renter 30.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

22.1%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

19.8%

75+

6.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 64 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Dawsonville city Rankings in Georgia

#195 Population of 670

#83 Median Income of 670

#113 Education of 670

#75 Home Value of 670

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Cities Similar to Dawsonville city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Euharlee city	4,251	$83,750	$235,700	19.8%	4.6%
Montgomery CDP	4,704	$86,500	$393,700	44.7%	11.5%
Hoschton city	3,700	$96,081	$345,100	34.0%	13.5%
Madison city	4,714	$79,133	$313,100	42.4%	6.9%
Forsyth city	4,641	$74,811	$191,600	29.9%	13.5%

Population Overview

Dawsonville city is a small community located in Georgia. The total population is 4,147. It ranks as the 195th most populous out of 670 cities and towns in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dawsonville city is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dawsonville city is $86,550. This is 16% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $327,800. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dawsonville city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.2% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dawsonville city, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 670 Census-designated places in Georgia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dawsonville city, Georgia?

Dawsonville city, Georgia has a population of 4,147 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dawsonville city, GA?

The median household income in Dawsonville city is $86,550, which is 10% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Dawsonville city, GA?

The poverty rate in Dawsonville city is 5.6%. This means approximately 226 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dawsonville city, Georgia?

Dawsonville city's population is 87.2% White, 2.1% Black, 1.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dawsonville city, GA?

The median home value in Dawsonville city is $327,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Dawsonville city, Georgia?

34.6% of adults (25+) in Dawsonville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.