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Dawson, TX
Town in Navarro County, Texas.
Population
1,322
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
741
ZIP codes
0
Dawson and its ZIP codes
Dawson at a glance
- Dawson is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,042, 35% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,700 (50% below Texas) and median rent is $748 a month.
Local data for Dawson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dawson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,042
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$140,700
Median rent
$748/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
35.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (89), Irish Americans (74), German Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navarro County. PPP loans are for Dawson.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,414
16,809 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$322M
FY 2026, $6,125 per person
How people get to work
Dawson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dawson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 35°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dawson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Dawson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HubbardCity | 6 mi | 2 |
| CoolidgeTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MaloneTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PenelopeTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Blooming GroveTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CalmCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| FrostCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TehuacanaTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| BarryCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak ValleyTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MertensTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| RichlandTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| WorthamTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| RetreatTown | 17 mi | 5 |
| BynumTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| CorsicanaCity | 18 mi | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dawson, TX in?
- Dawson is in Navarro County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dawson, TX?
- About 1,322 people live in Dawson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dawson?
- Nearby places include Hubbard (6 mi), Coolidge (11 mi), Malone (11 mi), Penelope (13 mi), Blooming Grove (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023