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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dawson County

Texas · 14,985 residents · 900.306 sq mi
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Dawson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,211. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,985
+4%since 1990
from 14,349 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+10%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Dawson County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,211
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,920 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,011
+57%since 1990
from $9,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−10.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$341
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
26.5% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(9,829)
Black4.3%(617)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(6,064)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score80.3%(11,523)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(6,349)
Black8.6%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(7,222)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score71.9%(10,777)
72
−10%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson County, Texas?

Dawson County, Texas has about 14,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dawson County, Texas?

The typical household in Dawson County, Texas earns about $28,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson County, Texas expensive?

In Dawson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson County, Texas?

About 19.7% of people in Dawson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 636 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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