Dawson

City in Dallas County, Iowa

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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.

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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Median household income
$65,313
Median home value
$92,500
Median age
54.3
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Dawson, IA population

Dawson had 116 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census116
Density234 per sq mi (90 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dawson at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyDallas County
TypeCity
Population116 (2020)
Land area0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates41.8431° N, 94.2203° W
ZIP code50066
Census code (GEOID)1919135

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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