State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,451.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.04% (-142)
Growth Since 2010
-7.81% (-1,148)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Dumas, Texas Population 2021
13,543
Dumas is a city located in Moore County Texas. It is also the county seat of Moore County. With a 2020 population of 13,543, it is the 198th largest city in Texas and the 2479th largest city in the United States . Dumas is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -7.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,691 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Dumas has a population density of 2,451 people per square mile.
The average household income in Dumas is $71,809 with a poverty rate of 14.57%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $862 per month, and the median house value is $132,100. The median age in Dumas is 30.6 years, 29.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Dumas Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dumaswas:
- White: 75.90%
- Other race: 10.32%
- Asian: 6.71%
- Two or more races: 3.29%
- Black or African American: 3.18%
- Native American: 0.60%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Dumas, Texas is 13,543 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,543.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,691.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,654 | -143 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 20,797 | -143 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 20,940 | -143 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 21,083 | -521 | -2.47% |
| 2017 | 21,604 | -37 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 21,641 | -84 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 21,725 | -261 | -1.20% |
| 2014 | 21,986 | -160 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 22,146 | -284 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 22,430 | 360 | 1.60% |
| 2011 | 22,070 | 65 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 22,005 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,794 | 75.90% |
| Some Other Race | 1,468 | 10.32% |
| Asian | 954 | 6.71% |
| Two or More Races | 468 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 452 | 3.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 86 | 0.60% |
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Dumas Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,538 | 3.1 | 66.1 |
| Married | 2,530 | 3.66 | 71.5 |
| Non Family | 1,268 | 1.18 | 56.2 |
| Female | 451 | 4.28 | 67.4 |
| Male | 289 | 4.72 | 60.9 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,439 | 17.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 828 | 10.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,278 | 27.62% |
| Some College | 1,742 | 21.12% |
| Associates Degree | 620 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 808 | 9.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 533 | 6.46% |
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Dumas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,893 | 2,097 | 274 |
| White | 3,513 | 3,225 | 794 |
| Other Race | 789 | 372 | 73 |
| Black | 378 | 323 | 94 |
| Asian | 348 | 250 | 122 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 114 | 63 |
| Native American | 70 | 42 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.80%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.28%.
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$38,595
Average Earnings
$45,820
Average Male
$27,104
Average Female
Dumas Language by Age
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Dumas Language
53.16% of Dumas residents speak only English, while 46.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.27% of the population.
Dumas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,470 | 895 | 11.98% |
| White | 4,893 | 516 | 10.55% |
| Asian | 944 | 352 | 37.29% |
| Other | 1,460 | 265 | 18.15% |
| Black | 425 | 217 | 51.06% |
| Multiple | 460 | 123 | 26.74% |
| Native | 86 | 28 | 32.56% |
14.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.21%
Male Poverty Rate
12.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dumas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dumas is Black, with 51.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dumas is White, with 10.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.23%.
Dumas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Dumas Married by Age and Sex
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Dumas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Dumas Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 419 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.87% |
| Other Race | 28 | 2.52% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 10.06% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.02% |
| Black | 12 | 3.17% |
Dumas Veterans by Education
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1.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
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71.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.30%
Born in Dumas
79.11%
Native Born
20.89%
Foreign Born
15.24%
Non Citizen
5.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.11% of Dumas residents were born in the United States, with 60.30% having been born in Texas. 15.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,543 | -142 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 13,685 | -142 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 13,827 | -142 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 13,969 | -403 | -2.80% |
| 2017 | 14,372 | -59 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 14,431 | -86 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 14,517 | -206 | -1.40% |
| 2014 | 14,723 | -136 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 14,859 | -156 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 15,015 | 236 | 1.60% |
| 2011 | 14,779 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 14,751 | 1,004 | 0.71% |
| 2000 | 13,747 | 876 | 0.66% |
| 1990 | 12,871 | 677 | 0.54% |
| 1980 | 12,194 | 2,423 | 2.24% |
| 1970 | 9,771 | 1,294 | 1.43% |
| 1960 | 8,477 | 2,350 | 3.30% |
| 1950 | 6,127 | 0.00% |