As of 2025 the population of Dawson County is 11,981. The population is expected to shrink to 11,540 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.75%.
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 $76,192 and projected to be $80,203 in 2030. Per capita income is $25,538, projected to be $27,255 in 2030. 1.19% of households – 143 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $626,629 and the average disposable income is $62,077.
There are 4,796 housing units in Dawson County; 2,886 are owner-occupied, 1,104 are rented, and 806 are vacant. The average home value is $221,643, with 242 homes built in 2010 or later, and 569 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 475 businesses in Dawson County, employing 4,670 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,634 age 16 and above. 1,310 workers commute into Dawson County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,317 residents both live and work in/around Dawson County. The average travel time is 22.1 minutes. 14.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.31% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,344 drive alone, 856 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 280 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 154 residents work from home.
3,023 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 574 have associates degrees, 1,085 have bachelor’s degrees, and 224 hold a graduate or professional degree.
