Dawsonville
City in Dawson County, Georgia
Dawsonville is a city in Dawson County, Georgia, with 3,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,365 ft (416 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dahlonega, 10.6 miles NE.
- 3,720residents (2020 Census)
- 1,365 ftelevation · 416 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.9 km²
- 387 / sq mipopulation density
- 30534ZIP code
About Dawsonville
Dawsonville is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,421 in 2026. Dawsonville is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area.
The city head is Mayor John Walden, who was sworn in on December 18, 2023.
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Living in Dawsonville
- Median household income
- $90,929
- Median home value
- $362,900
- Median rent
- $1,208/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Dawsonville had 3,720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 387 per sq mi (149 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawsonville at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dawson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,720 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.61 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4337° N, 84.1244° W |
| ZIP code | 30534 |
| Official website | dawsonville-ga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1321940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawsonville
- Dahlonega10.6 mi NE
- Nelson14.3 mi W
- Ball Ground15.2 mi SW
- Cumming15.7 mi S
- Jasper17.9 mi W
- Gainesville19.5 mi SE
- Oakwood20.0 mi SE
- Clermont20.4 mi E
- Flowery Branch21.6 mi SE
- Talking Rock21.9 mi W
- Rest Haven22.2 mi SE
- Milton22.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dawsonville
What county is Dawsonville in?
Dawsonville is in Dawson County, Georgia.
What is the population of Dawsonville, GA?
3,720 people lived in Dawsonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dawsonville, GA?
The ZIP code of Dawsonville is 30534.
What is the elevation of Dawsonville?
1,365 feet (416 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dawsonville?
Dahlonega (10.6 mi), Nelson (14.3 mi), Ball Ground (15.2 mi), Cumming (15.7 mi), Jasper (17.9 mi).
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