Dawson County, Texas Population 2022
Dawson County, Texas's estimated population is 13,097 with a growth rate of 0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County, Texas is the 153rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 13,826 and has seen a growth of -5.27% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 24 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 29 | 5 | 20.83% |
| 1900 | 37 | 8 | 27.59% |
| 1910 | 2,320 | 2,283 | 6170.27% |
| 1920 | 4,309 | 1,989 | 85.73% |
| 1930 | 13,573 | 9,264 | 214.99% |
| 1940 | 15,367 | 1,794 | 13.22% |
| 1950 | 19,113 | 3,746 | 24.38% |
| 1960 | 19,185 | 72 | 0.38% |
| 1970 | 16,604 | -2,581 | -13.45% |
| 1980 | 16,184 | -420 | -2.53% |
| 1990 | 14,349 | -1,835 | -11.34% |
| 2010 | 13,826 | -523 | -3.64% |
| 2011 | 13,747 | -79 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 13,611 | -136 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 13,219 | -392 | -2.88% |
| 2014 | 13,445 | 226 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 12,987 | -458 | -3.41% |
| 2016 | 12,999 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 12,744 | -255 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 12,605 | -139 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 12,728 | 123 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 12,851 | 123 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 12,974 | 123 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 13,097 | 123 | 0.95% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,936 | 69.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,089 | 8.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 115 | 0.90% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 1,342 | 10.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1,352 | 10.52% |
Dawson County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,430 | 2.5 | 70 |
| Married | 1,920 | 3.25 | 77.4 |
| Male | 193 | 2.96 | 72 |
| Female | 672 | 3.53 | 67.9 |
| Non Family | 1,645 | 1.16 | 62.1 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,227 | 15.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,075 | 13.27% |
| High School Graduate | 2,725 | 33.65% |
| Some College | 1,563 | 19.30% |
| Associates Degree | 337 | 4.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 942 | 11.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 229 | 2.83% |
Dawson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,028 | 2,658 | 754 |
| Other Race | 821 | 419 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 4,249 | 2,581 | 380 |
| Native American | 78 | 47 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 781 | 587 | 34 |
| Black | 692 | 428 | 28 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.90%.
$31,467
Average Earnings
$39,490
Average Male
$21,537
Average Female
Dawson County, Texas Language by Age
Dawson County, Texas Language
63.79% of Dawson County, Texas residents speak only English, while 36.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.56% of the population.
Dawson County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,638 | 1,914 | 28.83% |
| Black | 372 | 92 | 24.73% |
| Multiple | 1,080 | 264 | 24.44% |
| White | 3,909 | 463 | 11.84% |
| Native | 88 | 9 | 10.23% |
| Other | 594 | NaN% |
22.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.01%
Male Poverty Rate
24.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dawson County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Texas is Hispanic, with 28.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.42%.
Dawson County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Dawson County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Dawson County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Dawson County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 4.91% |
| Black | 45 | 4.60% |
| Native American | 5 | 5.43% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 2.38% |
Dawson County, Texas Veterans by Education
12.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.10%
Born in Dawson County, Texas
94.44%
Native Born
5.56%
Foreign Born
3.70%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.44% of Dawson County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 83.10% having been born in Texas. 3.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990