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Dumas, TX
City in Moore County, Texas.
Population
14,452
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,616
ZIP codes
0
Dumas and its ZIP codes
Dumas at a glance
- Dumas is about 23 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 213th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $63,788 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $1,028 a month.
Local data for Dumas, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dumas, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,788
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$1,028/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,800), German Americans (559), Irish Americans (351).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moore County. PPP loans are for Dumas.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,125
12,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.1M
FY 2026, $3,564 per person
How people get to work
Dumas, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dumas, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
844
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dumas, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.0%
U.S. 11.1% +16.9 pts
Cities near Dumas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CactusCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| SunrayCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HartleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7 |
| ChanningCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| Lake Meredith EstatesCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| FritchCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| SanfordTown | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| Boys RanchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| StinnettCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dumas, TX in?
- Dumas is in Moore County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dumas, TX?
- About 14,452 people live in Dumas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dumas?
- Nearby places include Cactus (13 mi), Sunray (14 mi), Hartley (24 mi), Channing (24 mi), Lake Meredith Estates (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023