Economy & Jobs — Dawson County, Georgia

Employment

Total Establishments891
Total Employees9,955
Avg Annual Employment11,405
Avg Annual Pay$42,703
Total Annual Wages$487,037,219
Annual Payroll (thousands)$342,929
Unemployment Rate4.6%

Income

Median Household Income$84,516
Poverty Rate9.6%
IRS Returns14,470
Total AGI (thousands)$1,292,152
Average AGI per Return$89,299

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$194,612,652
Per Capita$7,262
Population Basis26,798

Agriculture

Total Farms152
Land in Farms (acres)636
Avg Farm Size (acres)4.20
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants27
Fast Food43
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks12