Dawson County, Montana

Dawson County
Dawson County Courthouse in Glendive
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°16′N 104°54′W / 47.27°N 104.9°W / 47.27; -104.9
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedJanuary 15, 1869
Named afterAndrew Dawson
SeatGlendive
Largest cityGlendive
Area
  Total
2,383 sq mi (6,170 km2)
  Land2,372 sq mi (6,140 km2)
  Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,940
  Estimate 
(2024)
8,731
  Density3.8/sq mi (1.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.dawsoncountymontana.org
  • Montana county number 16

Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,940. Its county seat is Glendive.