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Dumas, Texas

Introduction to Dumas, Texas

Dumas, Texas, in Moore county, is 45 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 251 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 13,747 people in the city.

Dumas History

The Panhandle Townsite Company laid out Dumas in 1891. The company was headed by Louis Dumas who settled in the city of Dumas with his wife. However, after a blizzard caused great destruction in the area in 1895, both moved to Sherman which was the seat of Grayson County. Dumas was declared the county seat in 1892 and had its first state bank in 1908.

Dumas and nearby Attractions

  • Moore County Historical Museum
  • Meredith National Recreation Area
  • XIT Museum
  • Pheasant Trails Golf Course
  • Bone Lake

Things To Do In Dumas

Those who are interested in the area's history should visit The Window on the Plains Museum. This museum features an excellent collection of exhibits of the Texas Panhandle and Moore County. The Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, located on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle, offers facilities for fishing, boating, camping, swimming, scuba diving, horseback riding, and hiking.

Dumas Transportation

Flights can be availed from Amarillo International Airport.

Dumas Higher Education

Amarillo College, West Texas A & M University, and Wayland Baptist University provide courses for higher studies.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Dumas Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Dumas, TX

Comparing Dumas 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity85
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime33

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