As of 2026 the population of Dawson County is 11,788. The population is expected to shrink to 11,326 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.80%.
The median age of Dawson County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Dawson County is 79.4, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Dawson County is $76,508 and projected to be $81,864 in 2031. Per capita income is $26,222, projected to be $28,481 in 2031. 1.45% of households – 171 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $681,380 and the average disposable income is $62,270.
There are 4,824 housing units in Dawson County; 2,837 are owner-occupied, 1,137 are rented, and 850 are vacant. The average home value is $228,577, with 175 homes built in 2010 or later, and 531 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 475 businesses in Dawson County, employing 4,512 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,525 age 16 and above. 1,369 workers commute into Dawson County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,147 residents both live and work in/around Dawson County. The average travel time is 24.4 minutes. 15.22% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.75% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,082 drive alone, 1,002 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 295 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 146 residents work from home.
3,012 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 649 have associates degrees, 891 have bachelor’s degrees, and 262 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
