Dumas is a city located in Moore County Texas. Dumas has a 2024 population of 14,244. It is also the county seat of Moore County. Dumas is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,430 in 2020.
The average household income in Dumas is $76,976 with a poverty rate of 16.63%. The median age in Dumas is 29.3 years: 28.9 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dumas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,738 | 60.84% |
| Two or more races | 3,414 | 23.77% |
| Other race | 833 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 755 | 5.26% |
| Native American | 350 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 272 | 1.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,006 | 2.84 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Married | 2,274 | 3.52 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 1,483 | 1.1 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Female | 772 | 3.94 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 477 | 3.22 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 767 | 9.13% |
| Associates Degree | 677 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 728 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 281 | 3.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,282 | 39.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,161 | 13.81% |
| Some College | 1,508 | 17.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,420 | 3,065 | 165 |
| White | 2,952 | 2,624 | 752 |
| 2+ Races | 1,863 | 1,344 | 127 |
| Black | 456 | 330 | 92 |
| Other Race | 391 | 335 | 11 |
| Native American | 169 | 79 | 7 |
| Asian | 79 | 48 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,121 | $70,714 | $62,132 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,907 | $68,875 | $58,380 |
| High School Graduate | $33,234 | $46,375 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,707 | $44,219 | $28,839 |
| Overall | $41,819 | $49,364 | $33,475 |
| Some College | $43,298 | $59,263 | $35,938 |
$41,819
Average Earnings
$49,364
Average Male
$33,475
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.01% of Dumas residents speak only English, while 43.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,397 | 1,865 | 22.21% |
| Multiple | 3,397 | 619 | 18.22% |
| White | 3,993 | 375 | 9.39% |
| Native | 350 | 242 | 69.14% |
| Other | 790 | 102 | 12.91% |
| Black | 746 | 47 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 272 | 2 | 0.74% |
16.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.32%
Male Poverty Rate
18.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dumas is Native, with 69.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dumas is Asian, with 0.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.35% |
| Some College | 7.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 86.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 77.01% |
| Female Employed | 7.82% |
| Male Employed | 6.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,398 | $84,484 |
| Households | $62,129 | $76,976 |
| Married Families | $91,383 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,536 | $50,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
482
Number of Veterans
482
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 235 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 178 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 5.68% |
| Black | 104 | 22.13% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.81% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 1.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.92%
Born in Dumas
77.47%
Native Born
22.53%
Foreign Born
15.33%
Non Citizen
7.21%
Naturalized
77.47% of Dumas residents were born in the United States, with 59.92% having been born in Texas. 15.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,012 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 14,059 | -46 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 14,105 | -46 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 14,151 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 14,198 | -46 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 14,244 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 14,291 | 58 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 14,233 | -72 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 14,305 | -125 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 14,430 | 596 | 4.31% |
| 2019 | 13,834 | -127 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 13,961 | -394 | -2.74% |
| 2017 | 14,355 | -81 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 14,436 | -73 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 14,509 | -212 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 14,721 | -136 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 14,857 | -161 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 15,018 | 234 | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 14,784 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 14,756 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,747 | 876 | 6.81% |
| 1990 | 12,871 | 677 | 5.55% |
| 1980 | 12,194 | 2,423 | 24.8% |
| 1970 | 9,771 | 1,294 | 15.26% |
| 1960 | 8,477 | 2,350 | 38.35% |
| 1950 | 6,127 | -7,885 | -56.27% |