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Dawson city, GA

ZIP 39842 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39842

39842 has a population of 7,780 with a median age of 40.5 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
63.7%+414% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.6%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.9%+106% vs US avg
x
High school
36.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
36.5%+218% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+145% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39842

Poverty Rate
36.5%+218% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
8.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.9%+145% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.1%+114% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
34.1%+192% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,780
Median age40.5
Poverty rate36.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black63.7%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born8.9%