City

Dumas, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Moore County  ·  Texas

👥15,095Population
💰$63,188Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$152,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.8%Hispanic: 57.2%Black: 4.8%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5%Race
White30.8%
Hispanic57.2%
Black4.8%
Asian1.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma221 (3%)
HS Graduate3,413 (46.1%)
Some College927 (12.5%)
Associates1,016 (13.7%)
Bachelors689 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,135 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61%Renter: 39.1%Tenure
Owner61.0%
Renter39.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,188 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$152,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,002/mo
Total Housing Units5,940
Vacant Units632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Dumas, TX

Dumas is a city in Texas, located in Moore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,095 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Dumas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,188 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dumas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,002 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dumas is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (57.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dumas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79029 15,095 $63,188 $152,800 $1,002 2.0% 24.7% 61.0%