Dawson, IL is a small village located in Macon County with 1,525 citizens. The population density here is 68 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Businesses in the area include Bob’s Grocery Store, Johnson’s Hardware Store, and Main Street Café. For outdoor activities, residents can take advantage of the nearby fishing spots at Lake Decatur or visit Jester Park for biking, hiking and bird watching. Local organizations like Lions Club and Rotary Club host events throughout the year for community engagement. Lastly, local sporting events such as baseball games are held regularly at the Field of Dreams Sports Complex.
The population in Dawson (zip 62520) is 1,525. There are 70 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dawson (zip 62520) is 48.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dawson (zip 62520) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dawson (zip 62520)
- 56.1% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 18.3% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Dawson (zip 62520)
- 97.8% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander