Total Population
12,277
Population
Growth Rate
-0.33%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
79.100
Demographic Data
- 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
4,037
Total Housing Units
4,844
Owner Occupied
2,918
Renter Occupied
1,119
Vacant
807
Median Home Value
$95,112
Average Home Value
$171,642
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.65%
Income Projection
Median Household
$44,792 $51,835
Average Household
$69,135 $78,261
Per Capita
$22,824 $26,013
Workforce
Total Businesses
498
Total Employed
4,871
Workers 16+
4,174
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
53
Employed
824
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
697
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
674
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
37
Employed
562
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
32
Employed
513
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
32
Employed
352
Some
High School
1,182
Graduated
High School
2,129
Associates
Degree
486
Bachelor's
Degree
1,002
Graduate
Degree
200
Average Commute Time
19 min.
Resident Commuters
3,223
Non-Resident Commuters
951
Drive Alone
3,197
Carpooled
625
Public
0
Work At Home
218