Total Population
11,788
Population
Growth Rate
-0.80%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
79.400
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
3,974
Total Housing Units
4,824
Owner Occupied
2,837
Renter Occupied
1,137
Vacant
850
Median Home Value
$133,829
Average Home Value
$228,577
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.67%
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,911 $67,202
Average Household
$76,508 $81,864
Per Capita
$26,222 $28,481
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
475
Total Employed
4,512
Workers 16+
4,525
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
44
Employed
750
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
40
Employed
643
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
62
Employed
539
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
519
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
42
Employed
468
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
35
Employed
426
Some
High School
1,043
Graduated
High School
2,090
Associates
Degree
649
Bachelor's
Degree
891
Graduate
Degree
262
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
3,147
Non-Resident Commuters
1,369
Drive Alone
3,082
Carpooled
1,002
Public
0
Work At Home
146
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09