Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 11,700 with a growth rate of -0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 158th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 13,826 and has seen a growth of -15.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 36 years
Male: 34.2 years
There are 9,189 adults, (1,687 of whom are seniors) in Dawson County.
Female: 5,153 (42.5%)
Male: 6,981 (57.5%)
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 49.46% White, 15.59% other race, 6.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,001 | 49.46% |
| Two or more races | 3,336 | 27.49% |
| Other race | 1,892 | 15.59% |
| Black or African American | 815 | 6.72% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
Dawson County's average per capita income is $40,111. Household income levels show a median of $54,360. The poverty rate stands at 19.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,413 | - |
| Families | $69,367 | $95,720 |
| Households | $54,360 | $78,550 |
| Non Families | $27,196 | $43,975 |
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