About Dawson
Dawson is a tiny community in central Texas with an estimated population of 819.
Officially, Dawson is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.78 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 460 residents per square mile.
📰 Dawson News Today
- Brownsville and Matamoros realtors sign MOU. Analysis from Flores and Dawson Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 16
- From 'Dawson's Creek' to 'Varsity Blues': James Van Der Beek's most beloved roles abcnews.com · Aug 14
- Dawson Geophysical: Q2 Earnings Snapshot kvue.com · Aug 13
- Terry Wayne Dawson | 1958 - 2026 | Obituary Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home : New Braunfels, Texas · May 28
- Dawson Park no longer with Texas State baseball after on-field dispute - Austin American-Statesman Austin American-Statesman · May 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dawson Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Dawson — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dawson
- Country Kitchen
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dawson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dawson
- DAWSON EL
- DAWSON PK-12
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)819
Rank in state#868 of 1,224
Land area1.78 sq mi
Density460/sq mi
Coordinates31.8946, -96.7147