Dawson County, TX

County

Overview of Dawson

Total Population

12,134

Median Household Income

$54,360

Median Home Value

$103,400

% 30+ Min Commute

27.6%

Median Gross Rent

$777

Employment Rate

93.6%

Poverty Rate

19.6%

Bachelor's or Higher

12.8%

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 27.9%
High School / GED: 35.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 55.8%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 6.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Cities in Dawson County

Neighborhoods in Dawson County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources