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Dawson Springs Independent School District
Dawson Springs Independent School District is a unified school district in Kentucky with a community population of 1,951. The median household income is $32,838 and the median age is 41.6.
1,951
Population
508
People / sq mi
$32,838
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Dawson Springs Independent School District covers 4 sq mi of land at 507.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$32,838
Median Household Income
$20,741
Per Capita Income
31.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$70,000
Median Home Value
$538
Median Rent
62.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
81.6%
High School+
6.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dawson Springs Independent School District serves a community with a population of 1,951 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kentucky.
The median household income in Dawson Springs Independent School District is $32,838, with a per capita income of $20,741. The poverty rate is 31.4%.
Dawson Springs Independent School District is 88.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dawson Springs Independent School District, 81.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dawson Springs Independent School District is $70,000, with a median rent of $538. The homeownership rate is 62.5%.
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Data for Dawson Springs Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2101500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.