City

Dawson, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lac qui Parle County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,365Population
💰$77,132Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$163,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate468 (30.9%)
Some College127 (8.4%)
Associates219 (14.4%)
Bachelors311 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree388 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,132 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$163,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$618/mo
Total Housing Units1,039
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Dawson, MN

Dawson is a city in Minnesota, located in Lac qui Parle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,365 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Dawson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,132 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dawson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $618 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dawson is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.05%).

Dawson, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Dawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56232 2,365 $77,132 $163,000 $618 2.8% 46.1% 85.4%