Dawson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dawson County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,311. It is the 152nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dawson County is 34.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dawson County is $55,789. This is 27% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $90,800. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Dawson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dawson County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.3%.