Dawson County Summary

Life in Dawson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dawson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dawson County:

  • The population in Dawson County is 8,915.

  • The median home value in Dawson County is $217,265.

  • The median income in Dawson County is $68,168.

  • The median rent in Dawson County is $791.

  • The unemployment rate in Dawson County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Dawson County is 7.5%.

  • The average high in Dawson County is 64.1° and there are 31.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dawson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dawson County

Glendive, MT Population 4,861

West Glendive, MT Population 1,912

Richey, MT Population 245

Map Of Dawson County

Dawson County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Dawson County is 64.1°.

  • There are 66.17 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 31.5 inches of rain each year with 10.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:43 hours of sun each day in Dawson County.

StatDawson County
Mean High64.1
Nice Days66.17
Rainfall31.5
Snowfall10.2
Sunny_hours5:43
64.1°
Average High
31.5
Inches of Rain

Dawson County Photos

Glendive City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Postcardglendivemtbellstreet
Source: Public Domain

Dawson County Demographics

Population over time in Dawson County

The current population in Dawson County is 8,915. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,003 2.0%
2021 8,824 -2.1%
2020 9,017 -

Gender in Dawson County

  • Dawson County is 48.3% female with 4,308 female residents.

  • Dawson County is 51.7% male with 4,606 male residents.

Female
48.3% (4,308)
Male
51.7% (4,606)
Gender Dawson County MT USA
Female 48.3% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.7% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dawson County

Dawson County is:

  • 91.5% White with 8,159 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 68 African American residents.

  • 1.6% American Indian with 144 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 286 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 244 Hispanic residents.

White
91.5% (8,159)
African American
0.8% (68)
American Indian
1.6% (144)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
3.2% (286)
Hispanic
2.7% (244)

Table: Dawson County By Race

Race Dawson County MT USA
White 91.5% 84.6% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 0.5% 12.1%
American Indian 1.6% 5.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Dawson County, Montana

  • 1.7% of households in Dawson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Dawson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Dawson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Dawson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Dawson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Dawson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Dawson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Dawson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Dawson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Dawson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.7% (151)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (506)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (326)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (612)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.5% (1,295)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.9% (1,955)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.9% (1,506)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (1,560)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (548)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (451)
Income Dawson County MT USA
Less than $10,000 1.7% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 8.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.9% 18.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.9% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 7.0% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 7.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dawson County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Dawson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Dawson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Dawson County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Dawson County completed some college.

  • 22.0% of adults in Dawson County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Dawson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Dawson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dawson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dawson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (178)
9-12th Grade
3% (267)
High School / GED
24% (2,139)
Some College
25% (2,228)
Associate's Degree
22% (1,961)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (1,426)
Master's Degree
6% (534)
Professional Degree
1% (89)
Doctorate Degree
1% (89)
Education Dawson County MT USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 24% 28% 26%
Some College 25% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 22% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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