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.

Dawson, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,322

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.9%1,070

Black

12.2%161

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%61

Two or More

2.3%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%70

High School Diploma

28%241

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%46

Some College (1+ yr)

23.2%200

Associate's Degree

9.2%79

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%90

Master's Degree

2.2%19

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

86.9%

BA or Higher

13%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,700

Median Renti

$748

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.8%292

Renter-Occupied

42.2%213

Total Units

549

Homeownership

57.8%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%14

2010–2019

7.1%39

2000–2009

11.5%63

1990–1999

4.6%25

1980–1989

15.8%87

1970–1979

3.8%21

1960–1969

16.6%91

1950–1959

8.7%48

1940–1949

2.2%12

1939 or earlier

27.1%149

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55%278

Utility Gas

41.8%211

Wood

1.6%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%3

Solar

0.6%3

Coal

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,042

Mean Household Incomei

$84,466

Per Capita Incomei

$31,189

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

607

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

$375/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes75% occupied$375/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,042/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

68%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

28%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% 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

20.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

587

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

96(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured