Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dumas, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,452

Median Agei

30.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

58.1%8,393

White

29.6%4,281

Two or More

4.9%701

Black

4.8%687

Asian

2.4%345

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%260

High School Diploma

29.6%2,517

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%654

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%1,058

Associate's Degree

8.1%686

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%869

Master's Degree

2.6%218

Professional Degree

0.2%16

Doctorate

0.2%14

HS or Higher

73.9%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$156,300

Median Renti

$1,028

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.1%2,998

Renter-Occupied

37.9%1,829

Total Units

5,612

Homeownership

62.1%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

310

$750–$1,000

464

$1,000–$1,250

475

$1,250–$1,500

206

$1,500–$2,000

122

$2,000+

107

Year Built

2010–2019

8.2%460

2000–2009

5.2%292

1990–1999

5.7%318

1980–1989

12.9%723

1970–1979

22.9%1,285

1960–1969

17.2%965

1950–1959

18.9%1,061

1940–1949

8.3%467

1939 or earlier

0.7%41

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.6%3,118

Electricity

33.7%1,629

Other

0.7%36

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%27

No Fuel

0.4%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,788

Mean Household Incomei

$77,705

Per Capita Incomei

$26,663

Poverty Ratei

19.9%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

6,944

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes73% occupied$416/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,788/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

63%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

32%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,63025.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,287

China

327

Guatemala

112

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

6,705

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

440(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.7%Insured

17.3%Uninsured