Dawson
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois
Dawson is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 519 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Buffalo, 2.8 miles E.
- 519residents (2020 Census)
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 655 / sq mipopulation density
- 62520ZIP code
About Dawson
Dawson is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census. It is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Springfield and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Dawson
- Median household income
- $76,339
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Dawson had 519 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 519 |
|---|---|
| Density | 655 per sq mi (253 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawson at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 519 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.79 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.8530° N, 89.4619° W |
| ZIP code | 62520 |
| Official website | dawson.illinois.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1718745 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawson
- Buffalo2.8 mi E
- Riverton4.0 mi W
- Spaulding4.5 mi W
- Mechanicsburg4.7 mi SE
- Cornland6.7 mi NE
- Sherman8.0 mi W
- Rochester8.1 mi S
- Williamsville8.4 mi NW
- Grandview8.6 mi W
- Springfield10.6 mi SW
- Elkhart10.9 mi N
- Illiopolis11.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dawson
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Dawson, IL?
519 people lived in Dawson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, IL?
The ZIP code of Dawson is 62520.
What towns are near Dawson?
Buffalo (2.8 mi), Riverton (4.0 mi), Spaulding (4.5 mi), Mechanicsburg (4.7 mi), Cornland (6.7 mi).
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