How long do people stay in their homes in Dawson, GA?
20.1% (±8.9 points) of households in Dawson, GA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 20.1% (±8.9 points)
- Since before 2000
- 33.0%
When households in Dawson moved in
| Moved in | Dawson | Terrell County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.2% (±4.3 points) | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 14.9% (±7.8 points) | 12.5% | 21.8% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 39.8% (±11.2 points) | 32.7% | 40.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7.1% (±4.3 points) | 13.3% | 16.6% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 16.4% (±8.9 points) | 21.3% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 16.6% (±7.8 points) | 17.3% | 7.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Dawson, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Terrell County (15.5%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (26.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Dawson
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | — | 20.1% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Bronwood | 6.2 mi | 22.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sasser | 6.7 mi | 5.4% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Parrott | 9.4 mi | 7.5% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shellman | 10 mi | 17.9% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 14 mi | 13.4% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leesburg | 16 mi | 30.8% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 18 mi | 17.4% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan | 19 mi | 15.0% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sasser, GA (5.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Terrell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronwood | 22.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 2 | Dawson | 20.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 3 | Parrott | 7.5% (±57.6 points) |
| 4 | Sasser | 5.4% (±5.7 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dawson
How often do people move in Dawson?
20.1% of households in Dawson, GA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Dawson have?
33.0% of households in Dawson have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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