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Dumas

Texas · 14,501 residents · 5.525 sq mi
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Dumas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,100. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,501
+5%since 2000
from 13,747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,625 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Dumas
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,056
+42%since 2000
from $16,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(7,462)
Black0.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino42.7%(5,876)
Asian1.2%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(8,767)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31%(4,500)
Black1.9%(282)
Hispanic / Latino59.8%(8,671)
Asian4.4%(642)
Other1.8%(257)
Diversity Score66.7%(9,679)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumas, Texas?

Dumas, Texas has about 14,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dumas, Texas?

The typical household in Dumas, Texas earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dumas, Texas expensive?

In Dumas, Texas, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Dumas, Texas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dumas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dumas, Texas?

About 10.9% of people in Dumas, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dumas, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dumas, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,630 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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