Dawson

City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Dawson, Minnesota
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Dawson is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, with 1,466 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madison, 9.0 miles NW.

About Dawson

Dawson is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Dawson

Median household income
$68,929
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$586/mo
Median age
44.5
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Dawson, MN population

Dawson had 1,466 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,466
Density1,020 per sq mi (394 per km²)

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

Dawson at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyLac qui Parle County
TypeCity
Population1,466 (2020)
Land area1.44 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Coordinates44.9290° N, 96.0504° W
ZIP code56232
Official websitedawsonmn.com
Census code (GEOID)2714968

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 Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Dawson, MN?

1,466 people lived in Dawson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dawson, MN?

The ZIP code of Dawson is 56232.

What is the elevation of Dawson?

1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dawson?

Madison (9.0 mi), Boyd (9.1 mi), Watson (13.5 mi), Milan (14.4 mi), St. Leo (14.6 mi).

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