Economy & Jobs — Dawson County, Georgia
Employment
| Total Establishments | 891 |
| Total Employees | 9,955 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 11,405 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $42,703 |
| Total Annual Wages | $487,037,219 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $342,929 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $84,516 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| IRS Returns | 14,470 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $1,292,152 |
| Average AGI per Return | $89,299 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $194,612,652 |
| Per Capita | $7,262 |
| Population Basis | 26,798 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 152 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 636 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 4.20 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 27 |
| Fast Food | 43 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | 12 |