Dawson County's 2026 population is estimated at 11,468, reflecting a -1.25% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Dawson County is the 158th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 13,826 and has grown -17.05% since 2010.
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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