Dawson County, Texas
Total Population: 12,311
County Seat: Lamesa
Median Home Value
$90,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$55,789
Across all households
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.9%
65 Years and Over
13.5%
Male
58.3%
Female
41.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.8%
No Health Insurance
22.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$55,789
Mean Household Income
$73,403
Per Capita Income
$26,182
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$90,800
Median Rent
$873/mo
Total Housing Units
4,892
Owner-Occupied
69.9%
Renter-Occupied
30.1%
Vacancy Rate
15.1%
Married Couple Households
44.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.1%
Average Household Size
2.53
Broadband Internet Access
82.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48115.