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Dodson

Texas · 89 residents (2025 est.) · 0.61 sq mi
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Population has fallen 83% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 440%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20
−83%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−83%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
−4%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:89 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
451981461931990201020202024Dodson
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,780
+32%since 2000
from $11,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−19%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+440%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(15)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(3)
Diversity Score75.6%(15)
Diversity Score
76
+145%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2013
from 45.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2016
from 48.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2016
from 51.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Texas?

Dodson, Texas has about 20 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Dodson, Texas expensive?

In Dodson, Texas, the median home is worth about $106,300.

How educated are people in Dodson, Texas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dodson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodson, Texas?

About 50.0% of people in Dodson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodson, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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