Dawson
City in Dallas County, Iowa

Dawson is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, with 116 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,037 ft (316 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamaica, 4.5 miles W.
- 116residents (2020 Census)
- 1,037 ftelevation · 316 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 50066ZIP code
About Dawson
Dawson is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 116 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Dawson
- Median household income
- $65,313
- Median home value
- $92,500
- Median age
- 54.3
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Dawson had 116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawson at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 116 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8431° N, 94.2203° W |
| ZIP code | 50066 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1919135 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawson
- Jamaica4.5 mi W
- Rippey6.4 mi N
- Perry6.5 mi E
- Yale8.5 mi SW
- Berkley9.0 mi NE
- Bagley10.8 mi W
- Bouton10.8 mi E
- Minburn11.5 mi SE
- Lake Panorama12.7 mi SW
- Panora12.8 mi SW
- Grand Junction13.1 mi N
- Linden14.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dawson
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the population of Dawson, IA?
116 people lived in Dawson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, IA?
The ZIP code of Dawson is 50066.
What is the elevation of Dawson?
1,037 feet (316 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dawson?
Jamaica (4.5 mi), Rippey (6.4 mi), Perry (6.5 mi), Yale (8.5 mi), Berkley (9.0 mi).
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