Dawson County, Montana
Dawson County: County in Montana, United States
About
Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,966 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,555 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glendive. The county was created 159 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Dawson County
Population : | 8,555 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Montana (United States) |
Different from : | Dawson County, Dawes County, Dawson County, Dawson County |
Area : | 6172 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
Named for : | Andrew Dawson |
Capital : | Glendive |
Establishment : | January 01, 1865 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 01:32:38 (8th December 2024) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dawson County is located at 47°15'59"N 104°53'58"W (47.2663800, -104.8994600). It has 2 neighbors: McCone County and Richland County.
Dawson County map
The largest city of Dawson County is Glendive with a population of 4,878. . See all Dawson County cities & populated places.
Dawson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Glendive | 4,878 | City in Montana |
West Glendive | 1,948 | Census designated place |
Richey | 169 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Dawson County
Dawson County has 2 neighbours.
- McCone County county in Montana, United States
- Richland County county in Montana, United States
- Glendive
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dawson County decreased by 4.8% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 8,966 | - | census |
2011 | 9,026 | 0.66% | estimation process |
2012 | 9,231 | 2.22% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,381 | 1.6% | estimation process |
2014 | 9,505 | 1.3% | estimation process |
2015 | 9,577 | 0.75% | estimation process |
2016 | 9,263 | -3.39% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,952 | -3.47% | estimation process |
2018 | 8,680 | -3.13% | estimation process |
2019 | 8,613 | -0.78% | estimation process |
2020 | 8,555 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Dawson County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 27,113 people.
- Dawson County , Nebraska county in Montana, United States with a population of 23,510 people.
- Dawson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 12,974 people.
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |