What is the population of Dawson, Illinois?

Dawson has a population of approximately 536 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Dawson, Illinois located?

Dawson is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.8530°, -89.4619°.

What is the median household income in Dawson?

The median household income in Dawson is approximately $76,339 based on the most recent open data.

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Dawson

Total population

536

Median home value

$91,000

10.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$76,339

Dawson$76k

National$74k

Founded

1883

Land area0.89 km²

Weather94°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates39.85°, -89.46°

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

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Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 12:16AM CDT until September 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Founded

1883

Area

0.89 km²

Official website

dawson.illinois.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Dawson is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census. It is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Springfield and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History & geography

History

Dawson was located along an old Indian trail that led from Clear Lake, Illinois, to Buffalo Hart, Illinois. Dawson was laid out in 1854, when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after John Dawson, a member of a political group in Illinois in the 1830s led by Abraham Lincoln, that advocated moving the state capitol from Vandalia to Springfield. Dawson was incorporated in 1883.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Dawson has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

42.1

Median home value

$91,000

Housing units

241

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

96.5%

Black

0.4%

Asian

Hispanic

1.3%

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

Geography

Latitude

39.8530

Longitude

-89.4619

Water area

—

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

Climate

Current forecast

Today

94°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

69°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday

89°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday Night

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

93°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Saturday Night

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Dawson, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.1%

Diabetes

8.7%

Adult obesity

37.9%

Binge drinking

21.1%

Adult smoking

13.7%

No leisure activity

19.6%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

85,920

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
4,105
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,993
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,491
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
3,279
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,827
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
2,711
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
2,624
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
2,467

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

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Springfield Southeast High Sch
High · Springfield · 1,261 students · 15.6:1 ratio
Lanphier High School
High · Springfield · 1,058 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Rochester High School
High · Rochester · 704 students · 15.3:1 ratio
Washington Middle School
Middle · Springfield · 531 students · 10.2:1 ratio
Sherman Elem School
Elementary · Sherman · 528 students · 13.5:1 ratio
Riverton Elem School
Elementary · Riverton · 506 students · 12.3:1 ratio
Williamsville High School
High · Williamsville · 493 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Williamsville Jr High School
Middle · Williamsville · 473 students · 18.2:1 ratio