Dawson Springs Authority

Dawson Springs is a lower-income small town of 1,951 with home prices 2.9× below the Kentucky median.

Dawson Springs, Kentucky

With 1,951 residents, Dawson Springs sits in Caldwell County, Kentucky as a small civic unit. Median household income is $32,838 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Dawson Springs sits within Caldwell County, Kentucky, one of Kentucky's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Dawson Springs has approximately 1,951 residents. The median age is 41.6 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $70,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 87.4%
• Black or African American: 6.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Dawson Springs is $32,838. Poverty rate stands at 30.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.1%. Educational attainment: 6.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Dawson Springs:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Dawson Springs is Tradewater Airport. Federal court business routes through Caldwell County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Fulton, Kentucky.

Geography and climate

Dawson Springs sits at an elevation of 448 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Kentucky State Authority — state-level reference for Kentucky.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.