Dawsonville, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dawsonville, Georgia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dawsonville, Georgia had a total population of 4,403, the 192nd largest city in Georgia, with a median household income of $90,929, which is 18% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

Dawsonville Quick Facts

Population 4,403

Median Household Income $90,929

Median Home Value $362,900

Poverty Rate 7.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 36.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

High School Graduation Rate 93.5%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 4,403 192nd of 669

Median Income $90,929 top 20%

Poverty Rate 7.4% 41% lower than national

Median Home Value $362,900 top 20%

How Dawsonville 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	4,147	4,403	+6.2%
Median household income	$86,550	$90,929	+5.1%
Median home value	$327,800	$362,900	+10.7%

How Dawsonville Compares

Median Household Income

Dawsonville

$90,929

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dawsonville

$362,900

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.6%

$25K-$50K 13.9%

$50K-$100K 35.1%

$100K+ 42.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.2%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

0.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

0.1%

$45K-$50K

6.8%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

16.8%

$100K-$125K

13.9%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

17.8%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%

Renter 27.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,208/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

28.7%

55-74

20.0%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Dawsonville Rankings in Georgia

#192 Population of 669

#89 Median Income of 611

#116 Education of 669

#79 Home Value of 607

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Cities Similar to Dawsonville

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Hoschton	4,534	$97,083	$386,300	39.2%	9.7%
Euharlee	4,230	$99,597	$247,400	16.9%	2.9%
Heron Bay	4,595	$106,338	$393,000	42.1%	1.7%
Montgomery	4,976	$90,843	$387,700	43.9%	12.0%
Palmetto	4,797	$80,982	$228,800	15.5%	9.4%

Population Overview

Dawsonville is a small community located in Georgia, within Dawson County. The total population is 4,403. It ranks as the 192nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dawsonville is 36.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dawsonville is $90,929. This is 18% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $362,900. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dawsonville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.1% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dawsonville, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dawsonville, Georgia?

Dawsonville, Georgia has a population of 4,403 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dawsonville, GA?

The median household income in Dawsonville is $90,929, which is 13% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dawsonville, GA?

The poverty rate in Dawsonville is 7.4%. This means approximately 316 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dawsonville, Georgia?

Dawsonville's population is 89.1% White, 1.8% Black, 1.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dawsonville, GA?

The median home value in Dawsonville is $362,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.

How educated is Dawsonville, Georgia?

36.0% of adults (25+) in Dawsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.