Dawson County
- Population: 12,456; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Lamesa
- Dawson County, founded in 1876, was named for Texas Revolution soldier, Nicholas Mosby Dawson.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Lamesa – County Seat
School Districts
Dawson County Resources
Population
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Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
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Dawson County | 14,985 | 13,833 | 12,277 | 12,077 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
Population | 2023 |
---|---|
0-4 | 830 |
5-9 | 864 |
10-14 | 747 |
15-19 | 715 |
20-24 | 859 |
25-29 | 859 |
30-34 | 889 |
35-39 | 799 |
40-44 | 783 |
45-49 | 688 |
50-54 | 680 |
55-59 | 680 |
60-64 | 685 |
65-69 | 632 |
70-74 | 569 |
75-79 | 468 |
80-84 | 285 |
85+ | 245 |
18+ | 9,409 |
Median Age | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
Dawson County | 2023 |
---|---|
Total | 12,277.00 |
White Alone | 59.93% |
Black Alone | 7.58% |
American Indian Alone | 0.82% |
Asian Alone | 0.5% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.03% |
Some Other Race | 15.01% |
Two or More Races | 16.13% |
Hispanic Origin | 55.38% |
Diversity Index | 79.10 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
Dawson County | 2023 - 2028 |
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Population | -0.33% |
Households | -0.18% |
Families | -0.19% |
Median Household Income | 3% |
Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing
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Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
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Households | 4,726 | 4,385 | 4,037 | 4,000 |
Housing Units | 5,500 | 5,220 | 4,844 | 4,799 |
Owner Occupied Units | 2,918 | 2,910 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 1,119 | 1,090 | ||
Vacant Units | 807 | 799 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
Dawson County | 2023 | 2028 |
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Median Home Value | $95,112 | $98,417 |
Average Home Value | $171,642 | $190,584 |
<$50,000 | 656 | 629 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 890 | 853 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 499 | 479 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 350 | 336 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 87 | 98 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 197 | 220 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 46 | 55 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 83 | 104 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 0 | 0 |
$1,000,000 + | 4 | 3 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
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2010 or Later | 127 |
2000-2009 | 118 |
1990-1999 | 330 |
1980-1989 | 577 |
1970-1979 | 859 |
1960-1969 | 1,089 |
1950-1959 | 994 |
1940-1949 | 418 |
1939 or Before | 407 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
Dawson County | 2023 | 2028 |
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Median Household | $44,792 | $51,835 |
Average Household | $69,135 | $78,261 |
Per Capita | $22,824 | $26,013 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income
Dawson County | 2023 |
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<$15,000 | 640 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 804 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 273 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 423 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 635 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 486 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 451 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 166 |
$200,000+ | 159 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
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Workers 16+ | 4,174 |
In-County Residents | 3,223 |
Out-of-County Residents | 951 |
Drive Alone | 3,197 |
Carpooled | 625 |
Public Transport | 0 |
Work at Home | 218 |
Motorcycle | 18 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 81 |
Other | 35 |
Less than 5 minutes | 337 |
5-9 minutes | 1,535 |
10-14 minutes | 665 |
15-19 minutes | 255 |
20-24 minutes | 129 |
25-29 minutes | 38 |
30-34 minutes | 183 |
35-39 minutes | 46 |
40-44 minutes | 92 |
45-59 minutes | 247 |
60-89 minutes | 398 |
90+ minutes | 31 |
Average Travel Time | 19 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 4,871 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 166 |
Mining | 27 |
Utilities | 0 |
Construction | 513 |
Manufacturing | 145 |
Wholesale Trade | 151 |
Retail Trade | 674 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 179 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 10 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 9 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 43 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 304 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 25 |
Gasoline Stations | 37 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 13 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 13 |
General Merchandise Str | 41 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 81 |
Information | 70 |
Finance & Insurance | 145 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 86 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 6 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 53 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 34 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 95 |
Legal Services | 24 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 26 |
Educational Services | 697 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 562 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 30 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 352 |
Accommodation | 40 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 312 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 264 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 37 |
Public Administration Emp | 824 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
Dawson County | 2023 |
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<9th Grade | 1,166 |
Some High School | 1,182 |
GED | 647 |
Graduated High School | 2,129 |
Some College/No Degree | 1,450 |
Associates Degree | 486 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,002 |
Graduate Degree | 200 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
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Total Businesses | 498 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 31 |
Mining Bus | 5 |
Utilities Bus | 0 |
Construction Bus | 32 |
Manufacturing Bus | 12 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 23 |
Retail Trade Bus | 69 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 15 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 2 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 6 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 13 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 5 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 7 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 6 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 6 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 6 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 12 |
Information Bus | 13 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 30 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 12 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 3 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 15 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 11 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 21 |
Legal Services Bus | 9 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 6 |
Educational Services Bus | 15 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 37 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 7 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 32 |
Accommodation Bus | 6 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 26 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 75 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 16 |
Public Administration Bus | 53 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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