Dawson County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dawson County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13085
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 210.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 214.41 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.442608
- Longitude
- -84.173261
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,398
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,396
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,734 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,663 | 5.7% |
| White | 26,427 | 89.9% |
| Black | 514 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,401 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 993 | 4.2% |
| White | 21,444 | 91.7% |
| Black | 457 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 255 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 227 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,242
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $98,064
- Poverty Rate
- 8.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,569
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,074 | 86.2% |
| Black | 588 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 382 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 21,655
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,710 | 7.9% |
| Republican | 11,770 | 54.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,175 | 37.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,465 | 48.3% |
| Female | 11,190 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,387 | 84.9% |
| Hispanic | 880 | 4.1% |
| Black | 193 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 225 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,973
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,332 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 39.4% |
| Black | 69 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 94 | 41.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,198 | 59.2% |
| Female | 6,775 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,389 (20.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,889 (35.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,992
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $417,476
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,537
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 15.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.