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World Population Review
Dawson County, Texas Population 2021
Dawson County, Texas's estimated population is 12,974 with a growth rate of 0.96% 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 -6.16% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,974 | 123 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 12,851 | 123 | 0.97% |
| 2019 | 12,728 | 123 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 12,605 | -139 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 12,744 | -255 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 12,999 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 12,987 | -458 | -3.41% |
| 2014 | 13,445 | 226 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 13,219 | -392 | -2.88% |
| 2012 | 13,611 | -136 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 13,747 | -79 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 13,826 | -523 | -3.64% |
| 1990 | 14,349 | -1,835 | -11.34% |
| 1980 | 16,184 | -420 | -2.53% |
| 1970 | 16,604 | -2,581 | -13.45% |
| 1960 | 19,185 | 72 | 0.38% |
| 1950 | 19,113 | 3,746 | 24.38% |
| 1940 | 15,367 | 1,794 | 13.22% |
| 1930 | 13,573 | 9,264 | 214.99% |
| 1920 | 4,309 | 1,989 | 85.73% |
| 1910 | 2,320 | 2,283 | 6170.27% |
| 1900 | 37 | 8 | 27.59% |
| 1890 | 29 | 5 | 20.83% |
| 1880 | 24 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.96%
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State
Founded
1905
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
13,826
Growth Since 2010
-6.16%
Dawson County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,638 | 75.22% |
| Some Other Race | 1,450 | 11.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,036 | 8.09% |
| Two or More Races | 522 | 4.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 143 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.19% |
Dawson County, Texas Population by Race
Dawson County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Dawson County, Texas Population by Age
Dawson County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,322 | 2.55 | 69.3 |
| Married | 2,039 | 3.11 | 80.4 |
| Non Family | 1,433 | 1.25 | 59 |
| Female | 709 | 3.5 | 59 |
| Male | 141 | 2.97 | 65.2 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Dawson County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,188 | 14.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,244 | 15.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,610 | 32.29% |
| Some College | 1,588 | 19.64% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 3.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 11.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 2.51% |
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Dawson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dawson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,248 | 2,474 | 305 |
| White | 3,094 | 2,711 | 819 |
| Other Race | 850 | 507 | 115 |
| Black | 663 | 375 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 181 | |
| Native American | 111 | 62 | 8 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 |
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 26.47%.
Dawson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,099
Average Earnings
$42,264
Average Male
$20,859
Average Female
Dawson County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dawson County, Texas Language by Age
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Dawson County, Texas Language
61.88% of Dawson County, Texas residents speak only English, while 38.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.13% of the population.
Dawson County, Texas Language
Dawson County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,538 | 2,240 | 34.26% |
| Other | 1,116 | 825 | 73.92% |
| White | 4,038 | 516 | 12.78% |
| Multiple | 322 | 95 | 29.50% |
| Black | 306 | 58 | 18.95% |
| Native | 84 | 15 | 17.86% |
25.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.12%
Male Poverty Rate
28.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dawson County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Texas is Other, with 73.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Texas is White, with 12.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.22%.
Dawson County, Texas Poverty
Dawson County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Dawson County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Dawson County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Dawson County, Texas Marital Status
Dawson County, Texas Veterans by War
Dawson County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 4.47% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 2.73% |
| Black | 20 | 2.09% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.47% |
Dawson County, Texas Veterans by Race
Dawson County, Texas Veterans by Education
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6.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dawson County, Texas Veterans by Education
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47.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Dawson County, Texas Employment by Age
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Dawson County, Texas Employment by Race
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Dawson County, Texas Employment by Education
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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94.69%
Native Born
5.31%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
2.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.69% of Dawson County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 83.65% having been born in Texas. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Dawson County, Texas Place of Birth
- 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