Dawson, Georgia
Dawson: city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States.
About
Dawson is a city located in the county of Terrell in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,540 and a population density of 467 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,124 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Dawson
| Population | 4,124 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Terrell County |
| Different from | Dawson County |
| Phone Area Codes | 229 |
| Area | 9.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.7738,-84.4480 |
| Altitude | 351 feet / 107 meters |
| Capital city | Dawson is capital of Terrell County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:14:35 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 39842 |
| Density | 424 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Dawson is located at 31°46'26"N 84°26'53"W (31.7738200, -84.4480000).
Dawson map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dawson
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dawson decreased by 9.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,540 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,560 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,468 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,428 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,389 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,357 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,285 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,205 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,152 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,126 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,124 | -0.05% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Dawson
1Dawson City Hall
101 S Main St, Dawson, GA 39842 View details
Phone: +12299954444
People born in Dawson (12)
People born in Dawson, including politician Stephen Pace, singer, songwriter and record producer Otis Redding, diplomat Lucius D. Battle, .
More notable people
- Walter Washington (American politician and former mayor of the District of Columbia (1915-2003)) he was born in 15/04/1915
- Benjamin J. Davis, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1903
- Wayland Flowers (American puppeteer) he was born in 26/11/1939
- Bill Perkins (Negro League Baseball player) he was born in 26/06/1906
- Erle Cocke, Jr. (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 10/05/1921
- Tanae Davis-Cain (American basketball player) she was born in 07/06/1987
- Edward Ferguson Jr. (zoologist) he was born in 06/01/1907
- Robert J. Jones (US scientist and academic) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Malcolm MacLaren Johnstone (American World War I casualty) he was born in 03/09/1892
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dawson, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138761 | Andrew College | Cuthbert (GA) | 39840-5550 |
Closest post offices linked to Dawson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Post Office | Dawson (GA) | 39842 |
Distance to Other Cities
Dawson distances to largest Georgia cities