Dawson County , Texas
Population: 12,311 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,789 Home $90,800 Rent $873/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,311 residents, Dawson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.
$55,789
Median Income
household
$90,800
Home Value
median
$873/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,789 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,182 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| Median Home Value | $90,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,311 |
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.4%
Obesity
15.3%
Diabetes
17.6%
Smoking
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
36.8%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
41.0%
Insufficient Sleep
70.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 38.7 · 39th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
52.13
🌀 Hurricane
34.29
🔥 Wildfire
56.97
❄️ Winter Storm
40.10
🌍 Earthquake
17.43
☀️ Drought
93.83
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