City safety & data profile

DumasTX

Dumas, TX is a 15K-resident city in Moore County with a median household income of $63,788.

Moore County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dumas, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dumas has a population larger than 27% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $156,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 73%
By size
$63,788
Median income
$156,300
Median home
20.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Dumas

Dumas posts a median household income higher than 28% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dumas area.

Top 72%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dumas

Where Dumas income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$63,788 Bottom 28% higher than 28% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dumas, TX beyond the headline numbers

Dumas sits inside Moore County, Texas, at roughly 35.87°N, -101.97°W. Population 15,001, $63,788 median household income. Median home value $156,300, median rent $1,028. Poverty rate 20.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dumas's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.6%, then obesity at 38.1%. 1 hospital in/around Dumas, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dumas from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,001
Dumas
Median Income
$63,788
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$156,300
-31% vs avg
Median Age
30.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Moore County) - Dumas's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
21K-3%
Median Income
$61,762+21%
Median Home Value
$152,600+78%
Poverty Rate
18.3%+19%
Unemployment
3.3%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dumas, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
Poverty Rate
20.2% +42% vs avg
Unemployment 3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.1%
Work From Home 0.8%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 50.8%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.6%
Obesity
38.1%
Physical Inactivity
34.7%
High Blood Pressure
33.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
28%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Diabetes
14%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.2%
Annual Checkup 71.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dumas, TX? ▼
Dumas, TX has a population of 15,001 people, located in Moore County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Dumas? ▼
The median household income in Dumas, TX is $63,788 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.2%.
What is the median home value in Dumas? ▼
The median home value in Dumas, TX is $156,300. Median rent is $1,028/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dumas? ▼
The top health indicators in Dumas include Short Sleep Duration (38.6%), Obesity (38.1%), Physical Inactivity (34.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dumas? ▼
Dumas has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dumas? ▼
The median age in Dumas, TX is 30.6 years. 13.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dumas, TX is located in Moore County, Texas. With a population of 15K and a $63,788 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Dumas area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Dumas's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Moore County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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