Dawson County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,789
Per Capita Income
$26,182
Poverty Rate
17.7%
SNAP Recipients
18.9%
Gini Index
0.461
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.3%
$25K–$50K19.4%
$50K–$75K16.1%
$75K–$100K14.6%
$100K–$150K13.5%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Dawson County, TX is $55,789 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,182. 17.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.461 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).