Dawson is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.

[7] Dawson has a veteran's memorial wall to honor soldiers in foreign wars.

46.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

52.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 36.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were no families and 20.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 23.3% of those over 64.