Total Population
12,102
Population
Growth Rate
-0.64%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
79.200
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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
Housing & Income
Households
3,998
Total Housing Units
4,819
Owner Occupied
2,900
Renter Occupied
1,098
Vacant
821
Median Home Value
$119,856
Average Home Value
$213,448
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.74%
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,448 $61,821
Average Household
$70,840 $83,699
Per Capita
$23,462 $28,186
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Workforce
Total Businesses
493
Total Employed
5,334
Workers 16+
4,205
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
1,088
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
51
Employed
819
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
67
Employed
713
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
41
Employed
590
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
500
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
37
Employed
398
Some
High School
1,185
Graduated
High School
2,115
Associates
Degree
448
Bachelor's
Degree
1,010
Graduate
Degree
181
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
3,177
Non-Resident Commuters
1,024
Drive Alone
3,175
Carpooled
713
Public
0
Work At Home
171
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27