About Dawson
Set in the central part of Iowa, Dawson is a tiny community, home to 110 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dawson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 224 residents per square mile.
📰 Dawson News Today
- See candidate Dave Dawson say Iowa is headed in the wrong direction The Des Moines Register · Aug 15
- Democrat Dave Dawson pitches Fourth District campaign at Iowa State Fair Sioux City Journal · Aug 18
- Dave Dawson at Iowa State Fair thegazette.com · Aug 15
- DAWSON WEIGHS IN ON DATA CENTERS AND OTHER STATE ISSUES kscj.com · Aug 17
- Douglas Alan Dawson Obituary May 18, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · May 18
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What Makes Dawson Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Dawson — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)110
Rank in state#804 of 940
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density224/sq mi
Coordinates41.8431, -94.2203