Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,134 (100%) |
| Population Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,360 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,655 |
| Median Home Value | $103,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,903 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,856 (58.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,187 (24.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 860 (17.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,043 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Family Households | 2,611 (64.6%) |
The table below compares Dawson County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 154 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 155 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 205 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 221 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 75 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
