Dawson County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,134 | — | #2,345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,360 | -27.7% | #2,512 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.8 years | -10.5% | #2,984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,400 | -63.3% | #2,944 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,295 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | +55.4% | #2,634 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dawson County has a population of 12,134, making it the #2,345 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dawson County is $54,360, ranking #2,512 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.6% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Dawson County is $103,400 (-63.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.
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77.5% of residents in Dawson County have health insurance coverage, which is 15.5% below the national rate.
About Dawson County, Texas
Dawson County, Texas has a total population of 12,134, making it the 2,345th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dawson County is 34.8 years, which is 10.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dawson County is $54,360, which ranks #2,512 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Dawson County is $103,400, 63.3% below the national median. Renters in Dawson County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dawson County, 12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Dawson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (35.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.5%).
All data for Dawson County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.