Dawson
City in Kidder County, North Dakota

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.
- 74residents (2020 Census)
- 1,752 ftelevation · 534 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 217 / sq mipopulation density
- 58428ZIP code
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 had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74 |
|---|---|
| Density | 217 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dawson at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Kidder County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 74 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8679° N, 99.7536° W |
| ZIP code | 58428 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3818260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dawson
- Tappen6.0 mi E
- Steele7.8 mi W
- Driscoll18.5 mi W
- Robinson19.0 mi N
- Pettibone20.4 mi NE
- Medina21.5 mi E
- Tuttle22.2 mi NW
- Streeter23.7 mi SE
- Napoleon25.2 mi S
- Braddock26.4 mi SW
- Woodworth28.4 mi NE
- Cleveland30.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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