Dawson is a town located in Navarro County Texas. Dawson has a 2024 population of 817. Dawson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 816 in 2020.
The average household income in Dawson is $71,271 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median age in Dawson is 43.9 years: 47.2 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dawson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 79.07% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 7.29% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 416 | 2.57 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 185 | 3.49 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.19 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Female | 50 | 3.76 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 4 | 6.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 10.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 8.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 39.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.73% |
| Some College | 229 | 31.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 573 | 526 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 70 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 63 | 0 |
| Black | 57 | 57 | 2 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,800 | $0 | $44,400 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,850 | $28,967 | $37,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,596 | $25,000 | $48,173 |
| Overall | $41,563 | $65,208 | $38,646 |
| Some College | $0 | $68,719 | $33,333 |
$41,563
Average Earnings
$65,208
Average Male
$38,646
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.57% of Dawson residents speak only English, while 9.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 785 | 88 | 11.21% |
| Black | 78 | 35 | 44.87% |
| Multiple | 123 | 20 | 16.26% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 10 | 6.85% |
13.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
17.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson is Black, with 44.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson is Hispanic, with 6.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.19% |
| Some College | 18.69% |
| High School | 12.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.64% |
| Female Employed | 7.36% |
| Male Employed | 3.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,750 | $99,768 |
| Households | $42,083 | $71,271 |
| Married Families | $122,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,096 | $27,604 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 12.07% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 26.39% |
| Black | 14 | 19.18% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.78%
Born in Dawson
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
4.86%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
94.95% of Dawson residents were born in the United States, with 71.78% having been born in Texas. 4.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 819 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 818 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 818 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 818 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 817 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 817 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 817 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 823 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 826 | 10 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 816 | 18 | 2.26% |
| 2019 | 798 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 799 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 794 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 795 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 796 | 3 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 793 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 794 | -8 | -1% |
| 2012 | 802 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 804 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 807 | 0 | 0% |