Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dawson, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

388

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.7%383

Two or More

1%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.5%30

High School Diploma

47.7%136

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%8

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%21

Associate's Degree

9.5%27

Bachelor's Degree

7%20

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$88,000

Median Renti

$944

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.5%121

Renter-Occupied

30.5%53

Total Units

183

Homeownership

69.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%11

$50K–$100K

54.5%66

$100K–$150K

29.8%36

$200K–$300K

5%6

$300K–$500K

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

3.3%6

1970–1979

6.6%12

1960–1969

9.8%18

1939 or earlier

80.3%147

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.1%129

Electricity

12.1%21

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%12

Fuel Oil

6.9%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,929

Mean Household Incomei

$61,206

Per Capita Incomei

$27,101

Poverty Ratei

30.7%

Unemploymenti

12.5%

Labor Forcei

144

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%12

$10K–$15K

1.1%2

$15K–$20K

9.8%17

$20K–$25K

4%7

$25K–$30K

14.4%25

$30K–$35K

6.9%12

$35K–$40K

2.9%5

$40K–$45K

1.7%3

$45K–$50K

4%7

$50K–$60K

4.6%8

$60K–$75K

11.5%20

$75K–$100K

5.7%10

$100K–$125K

16.1%28

$125K–$150K

8%14

$150K–$200K

2.3%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

126

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

126

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured