Dawson County, Montana

Dawson County: County in Montana, United States

About

Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,966 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,555 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glendive. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864.

Dawson County locator map
Location of Dawson County on Montana map.

Quick Facts about Dawson County

Population : 8,555 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Montana (United States)
Different from : Dawson County, Dawes County, Dawson County, Dawson County
Area : 6172 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.5%
Land as percent of area : 99.5%
Named for : Andrew Dawson
Capital : Glendive
Establishment : January 01, 1865
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 10:43:35 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.8% (2010-2020)
Dawson County Courthouse- Glendive MT image
Dawson County Courthouse- Glendive MT
Dawson County Courthouse- Glendive MT image
Dawson County Courthouse- Glendive MT image

Geography

Dawson County is located at 47°15'59"N 104°53'58"W (47.2663800, -104.8994600). It has 2 neighbors: McCone County and Richland County.

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The largest city of Dawson County is Glendive with a population of 4,878. . See all Dawson County cities & populated places.

Dawson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County.

City Name Population Title
Glendive 4,878 City in Montana
West Glendive 1,948 Census designated place
Richey 169 Town of the United States

Dawson County has 2 neighbours.

  • Glendive

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Dawson County decreased by 4.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,966 - census
2011 9,026 0.66% estimation process
2012 9,231 2.22% estimation process
2013 9,381 1.6% estimation process
2014 9,505 1.3% estimation process
2015 9,577 0.75% estimation process
2016 9,263 -3.39% estimation process
2017 8,952 -3.47% estimation process
2018 8,680 -3.13% estimation process
2019 8,613 -0.78% estimation process
2020 8,555 -0.68% estimation process

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