What is the population of Dawsonville, Georgia?

Dawsonville has a population of approximately 4,403 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Dawsonville, Georgia located?

Dawsonville is located in Georgia, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.4337°, -84.1244°.

What is the median household income in Dawsonville?

The median household income in Dawsonville is approximately $90,929 based on the most recent open data.

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Dawsonville

Total population

4,403

Median home value

$362,900

36%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$90,929

Dawsonville$91k

National$74k

Elevation416 m

Land area21.2 km²

Weather80°F · Sunny

Coordinates34.43°, -84.12°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

416 m

Area

21.2 km²

Official website

www.dawsonville-ga.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Dawsonville is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,421 in 2026. Dawsonville is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area.

History & geography

History

Dawsonville was founded in 1857 as seat of the newly formed Dawson County. It was incorporated as a town in 1859 and as a city in 1952. The community and the county are named for U.S. Senator William Crosby Dawson.

Geography

Dawsonville is located at 34°25′N 84°7′W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.26%, is water. The community is at the junction of State Routes 9, 53, and 136. SR 9 leads northeast to Dahlonega and south to Cumming, while SR 53 leads southeast to U.S. Route 19 and west to Jasper. SR 136 also leads to Jasper, on a route that runs further to the north through the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Amicalola Falls, north of the center of Dawsonville, is one of the seven natural wonders of Georgia.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

36.6

Median home value

$362,900

Housing units

1,600

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

2.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

89.4%

Black

1.8%

Asian

2.2%

Hispanic

1.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

34.4337

Longitude

-84.1244

Water area

0.02 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

80°F

Sunny

Tonight

52°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

81°F

Sunny

Sunday Night

50°F

Mostly Clear

Monday

83°F

Sunny

Monday Night

53°F

Clear

Forecast for Dawsonville, GA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.1%

Diabetes

10.1%

Adult obesity

32.8%

Binge drinking

17.6%

Adult smoking

14.4%

No leisure activity

23.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

108,626

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
4,207
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
3,892
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
3,870
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
3,742
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
3,632
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,460
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,838
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,567

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Dawson County High School
High · Dawsonville · 773 students · 14.3:1 ratio
Dawson County Junior High
Other · Dawsonville · 645 students · 17.4:1 ratio
Robinson Elementary School
Elementary · Dawsonville · 630 students · 17:1 ratio
Dawson County Middle School
Middle · Dawsonville · 555 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Dawsonville · 438 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Black's Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Dawsonville · 433 students · 13.5:1 ratio
Kilough Elementary School
Elementary · Dawsonville · 432 students · 14.9:1 ratio