household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $45,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,524. None of the families and 2.4% of the population were living below the poverty line. Government Colton Morman, who was 18 at the time, won the 2009 election for mayor of Dawson with 29 votes or 53.7 percent. Breanna Morman, who was 22 at the time, won the 2011 election for Mayor of Dawson. Education The Perry Community School District operates local area public schools. See also Raccoon River Valley Trail References External links City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Dawson Cities in Iowa Cities in Dallas County, Iowa Des Moines metropolitan area