Dawson County , Georgia
Population: 28,704 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $88,986 Home $351,900 Rent $1,425/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 28,704 residents, Dawson County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike.
$88,986
Median Income
household
$351,900
Home Value
median
$1,425/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $88,986 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,291 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| Median Home Value | $351,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,425/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 28,704 |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 35.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
31.6%
Obesity
11.6%
Diabetes
12.6%
Smoking
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
22.4%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
31.5%
Insufficient Sleep
75.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 21.9 · 22th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.46
🌀 Hurricane
36.75
🔥 Wildfire
33.46
❄️ Winter Storm
16.20
🌍 Earthquake
50.86
☀️ Drought
39.41
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