Dawn, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dawn, Missouri had a total population of 111, the 857th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $55,917, which is 21% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Dawn Quick Facts
How Dawn 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 | 106 | 111 | +4.7% |
| Median household income | $55,278 | $55,917 | +1.2% |
| Median home value | $110,900 | $156,300 | +40.9% |
How Dawn Compares
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: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dawn Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Livingston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe | 8,923 | $54,493 | 16.8% | $127,000 |
| Utica | 211 | $71,563 | 9.2% | $112,500 |
| Chula | 159 | $40,625 | 27.0% | $76,300 |
| Wheeling | 157 | $42,500 | 22.4% | $87,000 |
| Ludlow | 153 | $57,500 | 21.6% | $90,000 |
| Mooresville | 93 | $57,500 | 5.5% | $72,500 |
| Avalon | 47 | $56,500 | 2.1% | $56,300 |
Cities Similar to Dawn
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Heights | 111 | N/A | $260,700 | 27.0% | 26.1% |
| McFall | 111 | N/A | N/A | 26.6% | 14.4% |
| Aullville | 109 | N/A | $190,600 | 6.9% | 7.3% |
| Newtown | 109 | N/A | $27,500 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| Faucett | 114 | N/A | $242,300 | 8.8% | 12.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 111, Dawn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Dawn is a small community located in Missouri, within Livingston County. The total population is 111. It ranks as the 857th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dawn is 37.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dawn is $55,917. This is 21% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $156,300. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dawn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dawn has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents.
Education
8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dawn, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. 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 Dawn, Missouri?
Dawn, Missouri has a population of 111 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dawn, MO?
The median household income in Dawn is $55,917, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dawn, MO?
The poverty rate in Dawn is 18.9%. This means approximately 21 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Dawn, Missouri?
Dawn's population is 96.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dawn, MO?
The median home value in Dawn is $156,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.
How educated is Dawn, Missouri?
8.4% of adults (25+) in Dawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.