Dawsonville, GA

Dawsonville, Georgia

Dawsonville, Georgia, in Dawson county, is 30 miles NE of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 49 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 619 people in the city.

The People and Families of Dawsonville

In Dawsonville, about 43% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Dawsonville. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Dawsonville than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dawsonville had a median family income of $39,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,600) in Dawsonville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Dawsonville Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Dawsonville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Dawsonville.

Commuting

In Dawsonville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Dawsonville, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Dawsonville Almanac

Dawsonville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dawsonville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dawsonville Public Libraries

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Starbucks in Dawsonville

Dawsonville High Schools (2004)

DAWSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1665 PERIMETER ROAD
706-265-6555
Serves 819 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Dawsonville Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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