Total Population
11,981
Population
Growth Rate
-0.75%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
79.400
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
3,990
Total Housing Units
4,796
Owner Occupied
2,886
Renter Occupied
1,104
Vacant
806
Median Home Value
$121,255
Average Home Value
$221,643
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.31%
Income Projection
Median Household
$60,475 $63,569
Average Household
$76,192 $80,203
Per Capita
$25,538 $27,255
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
475
Total Employed
4,670
Workers 16+
4,634
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
44
Employed
793
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
40
Employed
641
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
63
Employed
603
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
531
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
39
Employed
440
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
33
Employed
400
Some
High School
1,055
Graduated
High School
2,184
Associates
Degree
574
Bachelor's
Degree
1,085
Graduate
Degree
224
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
3,317
Non-Resident Commuters
1,310
Drive Alone
3,344
Carpooled
856
Public
0
Work At Home
154
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30