Dawson, Austin, Texas facts for kids

Dawson is a neighborhood in South Austin, Texas. It is located between Oltorf Road to the north and Ben White/290 to the south. South 1st Street is on its west side, and Congress Avenue is on its east side.

Who Lives in Dawson?

In 2020, about 2,927 people lived in the Dawson neighborhood. Most residents identified as white. Other groups included Asian, Black or African American, and American Indian and Alaska Native people. Many people also identified as being of two or more races.

The average yearly income for families in Dawson was about $84,963 between 2017 and 2021. This was a bit higher than the average income for the entire city of Austin.

Schools in Dawson

Public Schools

The Austin Independent School District serves the Dawson neighborhood. Students in Dawson attend two elementary schools: Dawson Elementary School and Galindo Elementary School. For middle school, they go to Fulmore Middle School. High school students attend William B. Travis High School.

Higher Education

The Dawson neighborhood is very close to the St. Edward's University campus. This university offers many different college programs.

Fun Things to Do

Dawson has some great places for outdoor activities. You can visit Gillis Neighborhood Park for playtime. There is also the Cumberland Community Garden, where people can grow plants and vegetables.