Dawson County, GA

County

Demographics of Dawson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.5%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

2,743

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.3%
Seniors (65+): 19.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.0%
High School / GED: 25.9%
Some College or Associate's: 27.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.1%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 42.3%
Living Alone: 26.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 1.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 63.6%
Puerto Rican: 1.5%
Cuban: 1.5%
Dominican: 1.9%
Central American: 8.4%
South American: 14.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 56.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.5%
Spanish: 5.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 5.1%
Not Enrolled: 78.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Dawson County

Neighborhoods in Dawson County

Neighborhood

Dawson, GA

Hubbardsville / Barrettsville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources