In Dawson, Texas, the median home price is $113,855; median household income is $54,360; the population is 12,134; schools rate 4.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 433.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dawson at a glance
Population
12,134
Median Household Income
$54,360
Typical Home Value
$113,855
School District Rating
4.8
Violent Crime Rate
433.8
Avg Commute Time
24.4
About Dawson
Dawson has a population of 12,134. The median home value is $113,855, 63% below the Texas median. Median household income is $54,360 (31% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are Lamesa, Lamesa Southeast, and Lamesa Northwest.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dawson
5 towns, by population.
Dawson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dawson?
- Dawson has a population of 12,134 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dawson?
- The median home value in Dawson is $113,855. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dawson?
- Median household income in Dawson is $54,360 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dawson in?
- Dawson is in Texas.
- How many towns are in Dawson?
- Dawson contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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