Dawson County, TX — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
12,311
Male
7,173
58.3%
Female
5,138
41.7%
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
6.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.4%
High School or Higher32.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
2.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
18.1%
Married
35.4%
Dawson County, TX has a population of 12,311 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 34.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 54.6% of the population. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.2% of residents are foreign-born.