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Dawson, TX


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Dawson, Texas

Dawson, Texas, in Navarro county, is 34 miles NE of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 62 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 852.

The People and Families of Dawson

In Dawson, about 52% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Dawson if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dawson had a median family income of $40,441.

Dawson Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Dawson. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Dawson, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Dawson tends to be by car.

High Points

Dawson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyDawson Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 12%Dawson Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Dawson, TX

Comparing Dawson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built52
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