As of 2024 the population of Dawson County is 12,102. The population is expected to shrink to 11,720 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.64%.
The median age of Dawson County residents is 38.
The diversity index of Dawson County is 79.2, 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 $70,840 and projected to be $83,699 in 2029. Per capita income is $23,462, projected to be $28,186 in 2029. 1.08% of households – 131 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $682,590 and the average disposable income is $58,124.
There are 4,819 housing units in Dawson County; 2,900 are owner-occupied, 1,098 are rented, and 821 are vacant. The average home value is $213,448, with 177 homes built in 2010 or later, and 405 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 493 businesses in Dawson County, employing 5,334 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,205 age 16 and above. 1,024 workers commute into Dawson County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,177 residents both live and work in/around Dawson County. The average travel time is 21.8 minutes. 10.61% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.29% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,175 drive alone, 713 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 146 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 171 residents work from home.
2,845 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 448 have associates degrees, 1,010 have bachelor’s degrees, and 181 hold a graduate or professional degree.
