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Dodson

Texas · 109 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Dodson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $16,300. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−5%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−16%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
451981461931990201020202024Dodson
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$12,911
+15%since 2000
from $11,213 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction44.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services15.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$16,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
16.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−35%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(68)
Diversity Score
62
+102%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
22.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−13%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.2%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
35.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
57.9%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson, Texas?

Dodson, Texas has about 109 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodson, Texas?

The typical household in Dodson, Texas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodson, Texas expensive?

In Dodson, Texas, the median home is worth about $16,300.

How educated are people in Dodson, Texas?

About 8.3% 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 23.4% 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 20 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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