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Dawson County

Texas · 12,456 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 $40,469. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,529 residents. 14% 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 $80,100. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,456
−17%since 2000
from 14,985 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Dawson County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,469
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,211 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,109
+41%since 2000
from $15,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(6,349)
Black8.6%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(7,222)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.9%(10,777)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(4,590)
Black6.8%(847)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(6,767)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other1.7%(213)
Diversity Score70.7%(8,802)
Segregation Score25.1%(3,123)
Diversity Score
71
−2%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson County, Texas?

Dawson County, Texas has about 12,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dawson County, Texas earns about $40,469 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 $80,100, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Texas?

About 14.5% 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 22.6% of people in Dawson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,893 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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