Dawson, Illinois
Dawson: village in the United States
About
Dawson is a village located in the county of Sangamon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 509 and a population density of 572 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 478 inhabitants.
The village was created 143 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Dawson
| Population | 478 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Postal code | 62520 |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 0.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8528,-89.4634 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:59:16 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 537 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Sangamon County Illinois Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Dawson Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Dawson is located at 39°51'10"N 89°27'48"W (39.8528300, -89.4634300).
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Weather
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
8 to 12 mph SW
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dawson decreased by 6.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 509 | - | census |
| 2011 | 507 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 504 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 503 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 502 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 499 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 495 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 491 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 487 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 482 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 478 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 31,207 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,673 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,374 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,344 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 70.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 14.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 22.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 57.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,098 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
Dawson zip code is 62520.
County name: Sangamon, County
fips: 17167
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $707,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,917 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $762 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,111 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,037 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 103,471 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 725,618 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 452,643 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,625 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $100,985 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $52,125 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,115 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,753 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,517 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,423 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,439 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,398 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,549.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.67 |
People born in Dawson (1)
American aviation pioneer, civil engineer, and professor John William Miller was born in Dawson
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dawson, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437556 | Midwest Technical Institute-Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62707 |
| 148593 | St. John's College-Department of Nursing | Springfield (IL) | 62702 |
| 364122 | HSHS St. John's Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Science | Springfield (IL) | 62769 |
| 146685 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield (IL) | 62794-9256 |
| 148654 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield (IL) | 62703-5407 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dawson, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Dawson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Post Office | Dawson (IL) | 62520 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Dawson, Georgia city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States with a population of 4,124 people.
- Dawson, Minnesota human settlement in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,378 people.
- Dawson, Texas town of the United States with a population of 798 people.
- Dawson, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 343 people.
- Dawson, Nebraska location in Nebraska, USA with a population of 135 people.
- Dawson, Iowa human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 127 people.
- Dawson, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 63 people.
Other cities in Sangamon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 113,671 | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. |
| Chatham | 13,159 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Woodside | 10,484 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Sherman | 4,660 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Auburn | 4,591 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Rochester | 3,715 | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Riverton | 3,430 | Village in Illinois |
| Pawnee | 2,646 | City in Oklahoma |
| Buckhart | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Jerome | 1,575 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Southern View | 1,557 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Williamsville | 1,490 | Village in the United States |
| Leland Grove | 1,451 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States |
| Grandview | 1,369 | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America |
| New Berlin | 1,329 | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois |
| Divernon | 1,096 | City in Illinois, United States of America |