Dawson County, Texas

Total Population: 12,311

County Seat: Lamesa

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino55.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)35.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.5%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

72.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.