Dawson County, GA

Pickens County, GA

County

2024 Population

30,242

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.7

2.73% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.54%

7.47% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$92,991

Health

88.2% of the population of Dawson County, GA has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 9.49% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dawson County, GA see 1,500 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,500 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2153 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 992 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

88% of the population of Pickens County, GA has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pickens County, GA see 2,268 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,268 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3166 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1160 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage in Dawson County, GA

Coverage in Pickens County, GA

Patient to Clinician Ratios in Dawson County, GA

1,500 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dawson County, GA

Primary care physicians in Dawson County, GA see an average of 1,500 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,500 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dawson County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Patient to Clinician Ratios in Pickens County, GA

2,268 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pickens County, GA

Primary care physicians in Pickens County, GA see an average of 2,268 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,268 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pickens County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities in Dawson County, GA

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

Location of Health Services Facilities in Pickens County, GA

Health Care Diversity in Dawson County, GA

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Health Care Diversity in Pickens County, GA

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People in Dawson County, GA

11.8%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

9.49%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dawson County, GA declined by 9.66% from 13.1% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dawson County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Uninsured People in Pickens County, GA

12%

Uninsured

Health Indicators in Dawson County, GA

Health Indicators in Pickens County, GA

Health Outcomes in Dawson County, GA

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.09 in Dawson County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawson County, GA.

Health Outcomes in Pickens County, GA

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.71 in Pickens County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pickens County, GA.

Health Behaviors in Dawson County, GA

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.7% in Dawson County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawson County, GA.

Health Behaviors in Pickens County, GA

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Pickens County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pickens County, GA.

Clinical Care in Dawson County, GA

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14% in Dawson County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawson County, GA.

Clinical Care in Pickens County, GA

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.9% in Pickens County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pickens County, GA.

Economy

The economy of Dawson County, GA employs 15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Dawson County, GA were Retail Trade (1,973 people), Educational Services (1,857 people), and Manufacturing (1,513 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($115,909), Utilities ($107,000), and Finance & Insurance ($87,009).

The economy of Pickens County, GA employs 16.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pickens County, GA were Manufacturing (2,558 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,047 people), and Construction (1,890 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,406), Utilities ($72,000), and Public Administration ($62,697).

Employment in Dawson County, GA

Employment in Pickens County, GA

Occupations in Dawson County, GA

15k

2024 Value

± 989

7.23%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dawson County, GA grew at a rate of 7.23%, from 14k employees to 15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dawson County, GA, are Management Occupations (2,163 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,586 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,472 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dawson County, GA.

Occupations in Pickens County, GA

16.5k

2024 Value

± 1,102

3.58%

1 Year growth

± 9.44%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pickens County, GA grew at a rate of 3.58%, from 15.9k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pickens County, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,749 people), Management Occupations (1,748 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,727 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pickens County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims in Dawson County, GA

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Unemployment Insurance Claims in Pickens County, GA

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries in Dawson County, GA

Industries in Pickens County, GA

Employment by Industries in Dawson County, GA

15k

2024 Value

± 989

7.23%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dawson County, GA grew at a rate of 7.23%, from 14k employees to 15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dawson County, GA, are Retail Trade (1,973 people), Educational Services (1,857 people), and Manufacturing (1,513 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dawson County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Dawson County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industries in Pickens County, GA

Median Earnings by Industry in Dawson County, GA

$61,178

Median earning men ± $4,620

$43,861

Median earning women ± $5,098

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($130,740), Public Administration ($84,173), and Wholesale Trade ($79,075).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($74,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,458), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,041).

Median Earnings by Industry in Pickens County, GA

$53,040

Median earning men ± $3,770

$39,494

Median earning women ± $4,358

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($143,000), Information ($79,483), and Public Administration ($75,357).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,295), Wholesale Trade ($45,795), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,919).

Employment by Industry Sector in Dawson County, GA

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Employment by Industry Sector in Pickens County, GA

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Establishments by Size in Dawson County, GA

The industries with the most establishments

80
Construction
73
Retail Trade
65
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Establishments by Size in Pickens County, GA

Payroll by Industry Sector in Dawson County, GA

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$97.5k
Retail Trade
$55k
Manufacturing
$36.7k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Payroll by Industry Sector in Pickens County, GA

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$88.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$53.2k
Retail Trade
$38.2k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections in Dawson County, GA

Presidential Elections in Pickens County, GA

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time in Dawson County, GA

Voting results are not available for Dawson County, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time in Pickens County, GA

Voting results are not available for Pickens County, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections in Dawson County, GA

Senator Elections in Pickens County, GA

US Senators from Georgia in Dawson County, GA

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Senators from Georgia in Pickens County, GA

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Dawson County, GA was $406,700 in 2024, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $351,900 to $406,700, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Dawson County, GA is 78.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Dawson County, GA have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dawson County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dawson County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.02%.

The median property value in Pickens County, GA was $332,700 in 2024, which is 1 times the same as the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $289,600 to $332,700, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Pickens County, GA is 81.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pickens County, GA have an average commute time of 33.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pickens County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pickens County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.16%.

Housing in Dawson County, GA

Housing in Pickens County, GA

Property in Dawson County, GA

$406,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$19,875

$9,103

Median Property Taxes

±$664

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dawson County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dawson County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Property in Pickens County, GA

$332,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,552

$10,906

Median Property Taxes

±$809

Rent vs Own in Dawson County, GA

78.7%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.7% of the housing units in Dawson County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dawson County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Rent vs Own in Pickens County, GA

81.2%

Homeownership

2024

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 81.2% of the housing units in Pickens County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pickens County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity in Dawson County, GA

Equity in Pickens County, GA

Household Income in Dawson County, GA

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$92,991

Median Household Income

± $6,574

11.6k

Number of Households

± 827

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.6k households in Dawson County, GA grew to $92,991 from the previous year's value of $88,986.

The following chart displays the households in Dawson County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Household Income in Pickens County, GA

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,930

Median Household Income

± $5,507

13.4k

Number of Households

± 907

In 2024, the median household income of the 13.4k households in Pickens County, GA grew to $78,930 from the previous year's value of $75,293.

Wage Distribution in Dawson County, GA

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dawson County, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Wage Distribution in Pickens County, GA

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pickens County, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

Transportation in Dawson County, GA

Transportation in Pickens County, GA

Commuter Transportation in Dawson County, GA

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Worked At Home (14.7%)
Carpooled (9.77%)

In 2024, 72.9% of workers in Dawson County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commuter Transportation in Pickens County, GA

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (16.9%)
Carpooled (8.28%)

In 2024, 73.3% of workers in Pickens County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.28%).

Commute Time in Dawson County, GA

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dawson County, GA have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Dawson County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dawson County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commute Time in Pickens County, GA

33.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pickens County, GA have a longer commute time (33.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.06% of the workforce in Pickens County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pickens County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership in Dawson County, GA

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dawson County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dawson County, GA have 2 cars.

Car Ownership in Pickens County, GA

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pickens County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pickens County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty in Dawson County, GA

Poverty in Pickens County, GA

Severe Housing Problems in Dawson County, GA

In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dawson County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.02%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Severe Housing Problems in Pickens County, GA

In 2025, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pickens County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.16%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity in Dawson County, GA

8.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dawson County, GA (2.57k out of 30.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dawson County, GA is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty & Diversity in Pickens County, GA

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pickens County, GA (4.13k out of 34.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pickens County, GA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Children in Poverty in Dawson County, GA

In 2025, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Dawson County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Children in Poverty in Pickens County, GA

In 2025, 16.3% of the children was living in poverty in Pickens County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs in Dawson County, GA

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Crimes & Accidents in Pickens County, GA

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 226 in Pickens County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 80.5% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.