Dawson

City in Kidder County, North Dakota

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Dawson is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota, with 74 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,752 ft (534 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tappen, 6.0 miles E.

About Dawson

Dawson is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 74 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 76 in 2025.

Dawson has a veteran's memorial wall to honor soldiers in foreign wars.

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Living in Dawson

Median home value
$162,500
Median age
56.7
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Dawson, ND population

Dawson had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census74
Density217 per sq mi (84 per km²)

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

Dawson at a glance

StateNorth Dakota (ND)
CountyKidder County
TypeCity
Population74 (2020)
Land area0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Coordinates46.8679° N, 99.7536° W
ZIP code58428
Census code (GEOID)3818260

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 Kidder County, North Dakota.

What is the population of Dawson, ND?

74 people lived in Dawson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dawson, ND?

The ZIP code of Dawson is 58428.

What is the elevation of Dawson?

1,752 feet (534 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dawson?

Tappen (6.0 mi), Steele (7.8 mi), Driscoll (18.5 mi), Robinson (19.0 mi), Pettibone (20.4 mi).

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