Dawson
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland
Dawson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 100 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McCoole, 2.1 miles SW.
- 100residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 163 / sq mipopulation density
- 21557ZIP code
About Dawson
Dawson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 103.
Dawson is on U.S. Route 220, 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Keyser, West Virginia, and 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Cumberland. It is situated along the northwest bank of the North Branch Potomac River, which forms the Maryland–West Virginia border.
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Living in Dawson
- Median household income
- $76,371
- Median home value
- $319,400
- Median age
- 34.2
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Dawson had 100 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 100 |
|---|---|
| Density | 163 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawson at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 100 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4774° N, 78.9477° W |
| ZIP code | 21557 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2421925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawson
- McCoole2.1 mi SW
- Danville2.8 mi NE
- Keyser, WV3.2 mi SW
- Westernport5.1 mi W
- Piedmont, WV5.3 mi W
- Barton5.3 mi NW
- Moscow5.4 mi NW
- Rawlings5.4 mi NE
- Franklin5.7 mi W
- Nikep5.8 mi NW
- Luke5.9 mi W
- Detmold6.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Dawson
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Dawson, MD?
100 people lived in Dawson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, MD?
The ZIP code of Dawson is 21557.
What is the elevation of Dawson?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dawson?
McCoole (2.1 mi), Danville (2.8 mi), Keyser (3.2 mi), Westernport (5.1 mi), Piedmont (5.3 mi).
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