Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 459 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,246 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 2,958 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 3,680 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,494 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,487 (35.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,953 ▲ 17% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $336,600 ▲ 21% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,426/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,394 |
| Vacant Units | 1,478 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dawson County is located in Georgia and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 33,191 residents. With a median age of 40.2, it is a middle-aged county.
Dawson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $88,953 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Dawson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $336,600 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,426. Homeownership rates are high at 78.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dawson County are primarily White (86.89%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Dawson County, GA is a middle-income area in Georgia.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30534 | Dawsonville | 33,191 | $88,953 | $336,600 | $1,426 | 3.7% | 42.1% |