Total Population
12,267
Population
Growth Rate
-0.29%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
79.000
Welcome to 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
Dawson County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,009
Total Housing Units
4,813
Owner Occupied
2,881
Renter Occupied
1,128
Vacant
804
Median Home Value
$88,418
Average Home Value
$156,847
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.69%
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,714 $59,335
Average Household
$73,421 $84,145
Per Capita
$24,113 $27,536
Workforce
Total Businesses
511
Total Employed
4,928
Workers 16+
4,416
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
53
Employed
821
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
701
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
73
Employed
670
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
35
Employed
557
2022 Construction Businesses
Businesses
33
Employed
542
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
36
Employed
395
Some
High School
1,125
Graduated
High School
2,119
Associates
Degree
366
Bachelor's
Degree
1,137
Graduate
Degree
236
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
3,539
Non-Resident Commuters
854
Drive Alone
3,381
Carpooled
642
Public
0
Work At Home
240