City

Dawson, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Navarro County  ·  Texas

👥2,005Population
💰$47,760Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$125,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.3%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 14.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White71.3%
Hispanic12.7%
Black14.8%
Asian0.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (2%)
HS Graduate431 (36.8%)
Some College157 (13.4%)
Associates291 (24.8%)
Bachelors136 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree134 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,760 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$125,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units881
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Dawson, TX

Dawson is a city in Texas, located in Navarro County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,005 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Dawson is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,760 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dawson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dawson is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.27%).

Dawson, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Dawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76639 2,005 $47,760 $125,100 $711 3.0% 23.0% 63.5%