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Dawson, Georgia

Introduction to Dawson, Georgia

Located in Terrell county, Dawson, Georgia, is 21 miles NW of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 136 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 5,058 residents.

Dawson History

Dawson was originally inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. It was officially incorporated as a city on December 22, 1857. The city was named after Senator William Crosby Dawson, who fought in the Creek War and also compiled the laws of the State of Georgia. Dawson is also the county seat of the Terrell county.

Dawson and nearby Attractions

  • Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum
  • Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
  • George T. Bagby State Park
  • Dawson Country Club
  • Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
  • Albany Museum of Art

Things To Do In Dawson

The local museums include the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum and Albany Museum of Art. The Dawson Country Club is the area's closest golf course. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site houses replicas of the President's residence, school, boyhood farm, as well as the railroad depot that served as his campaign headquarters.

Dawson Transportation

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.

Dawson Higher Education

The schools for higher education are Albany State University, Columbus State University, and Fort Valley State University.

High Points

Dawson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyDawson Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Dawson Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Dawson Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Dawson Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Dawson, GA

Comparing Dawson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity63
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime46
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