Dawson
City in Terrell County, Georgia
Dawson is a city in Terrell County, Georgia, with 4,414 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 351 ft (107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bronwood, 6.2 miles NE.
- 4,414residents (2020 Census)
- 351 ftelevation · 107 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 1,177 / sq mipopulation density
- 39842ZIP code
About Dawson
Dawson is a city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States.
Its population was 4,414 at the 2020 census. Incorporated on December 22, 1857, the city is named for Senator William Crosby Dawson. Dawson is part of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area.
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Living in Dawson
- Median household income
- $28,533
- Median home value
- $106,200
- Median rent
- $745/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Dawson had 4,414 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,414 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,177 per sq mi (454 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawson at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Terrell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,414 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.75 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7719° N, 84.4435° W |
| ZIP code | 39842 |
| Official website | dawson-ga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1321912 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawson
- Bronwood6.2 mi NE
- Sasser6.7 mi SE
- Parrott9.4 mi NW
- Shellman10.2 mi W
- Smithville14.2 mi NE
- Leesburg16.4 mi E
- Plains18.3 mi N
- Morgan18.7 mi SW
- Webster County unified government20.1 mi N
- Leary20.2 mi S
- Cuthbert20.6 mi W
- Albany20.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dawson
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Terrell County, Georgia.
What is the population of Dawson, GA?
4,414 people lived in Dawson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, GA?
The ZIP code of Dawson is 39842.
What is the elevation of Dawson?
351 feet (107 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dawson?
Bronwood (6.2 mi), Sasser (6.7 mi), Parrott (9.4 mi), Shellman (10.2 mi), Smithville (14.2 mi).
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