Dawson, Maryland facts for kids
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Dawson, Maryland
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 Dawson, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Dawson, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
| • Density | 162.87/sq mi (62.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-21925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583606 |
Dawson is a small place in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not an official town with its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population statistics.
In 2020, about 100 people lived in Dawson. It's located on U.S. Route 220. This road is about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Keyser, West Virginia. It's also about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Cumberland. Dawson sits along the North Branch Potomac River. This river forms the border between Maryland and West Virginia.
People in Dawson
Let's look at how many people live in Dawson. The population changes over time.
Population Count
The United States government counts people every ten years. This is called the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| 2020 | 100 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 103 people living in Dawson. By 2020, the population had changed slightly to 100 people.
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