Dawson, Iowa facts for kids
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Dawson, Iowa
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Location of Dawson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 234.34/sq mi (90.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50066
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-19135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394470 |
Dawson is a small city located in Dallas County, Iowa. It is part of the larger Des Moines area. In 2020, about 116 people lived there. The city is known for its quiet, small-town feel.
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Where is Dawson Located?
Dawson is a small city, covering about 0.49 square miles (1.28 square kilometers). It's all land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits. The city is located in the central part of Iowa.
How Many People Live in Dawson?
The number of people living in Dawson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past official counts:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 275 | — |
| 1920 | 300 | +9.1% |
| 1930 | 262 | −12.7% |
| 1940 | 289 | +10.3% |
| 1950 | 286 | −1.0% |
| 1960 | 257 | −10.1% |
| 1970 | 232 | −9.7% |
| 1980 | 229 | −1.3% |
| 1990 | 174 | −24.0% |
| 2000 | 155 | −10.9% |
| 2010 | 131 | −15.5% |
| 2020 | 116 | −11.5% |
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Dawson's Population in 2020
According to the official count in 2020, 116 people lived in Dawson. There were 42 households and 28 families. This means there were about 234 people for every square mile of land.
Most of the people living in Dawson were White (about 88.8%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dawson was 34.5 years. About 27.6% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 12.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males lived in Dawson (55.2%) than females (44.8%).
Education in Dawson
Students in Dawson attend public schools operated by the Perry Community School District. This school district serves the local area.
See also
In Spanish: Dawson (Iowa) para niños
