Dawson, GA is a small city located in Terrell County. It has a population of 4,388 and a population density of 1,099 people per square mile. There are several businesses in the area such as Burns Hardware Company, Buck's BBQ, and Jameson Pharmacy. The area also offers some great outdoor activities like camping at Piney Z Lake Park or fishing in the Flint River and nearby lakes. There are also events which draw people from all over like the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival or the weekly farmer's market. Various organizations based in Dawson range from charitable groups like the United Way to sports organizations for both adults and youth such as The Terrell County YMCA and Little League Baseball teams. Sports fans will be happy to know that there is even an annual golf tournament held every year at Indian Creek Country Club.
The population in Dawson is 4,388. There are 1,170 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dawson is 38.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dawson is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dawson
- 36.5% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 8.8% are married with children
- 44.5% have children, but are single
Race in Dawson
- 14.4% are White
- 84.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander