Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 11,468 with a growth rate of -1.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 158th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 13,826 and has seen a growth of -17.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 54.56% White, 14.55% other race, 7.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (54.56%)
Two or more races (23.17%)
Other race (14.55%)
Black or African American (7.12%)
Asian (0.41%)
Native American (0.17%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,717 | 54.56% |
| Two or more races | 2,852 | 23.17% |
| Other race | 1,791 | 14.55% |
| Black or African American | 877 | 7.12% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dawson County's average per capita income is $40,955. Household income levels show a median of $55,789. The poverty rate stands at 17.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,473 | - |
| Families | $67,958 | $86,040 |
| Households | $55,789 | $73,403 |
| Non Families | $28,771 | $46,222 |
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