Demographics & People — Dawson, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,441 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 44.5 |
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| Total Households | 616 |
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| Family Households | 349 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1739 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,228 |
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| Black or African American | 20 |
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| Asian | 17 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Norwegian | 538 |
| German | 380 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 341 |
| Other groups | 121 |
| Swedish | 91 |
| Irish | 75 |
| American | 41 |
| Scandinavian | 41 |
| Dutch | 40 |
| English | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 1,302 |
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| Spanish | 66 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,385 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 86 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,109 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dawson, Minnesota.
