Dawson, Texas
Quick Statistics
Dawson is a community in Navarro County, Texas, home to about 1,322 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,708 a year, and a typical home is worth about $140,700. About 22.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 77.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 64 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Dawson ranks number 903 of 1,795 in population, number 1,155 in median household income, number 955 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Dawson typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hubbard, TX | 6.0 mi. | 1,327 |
| 2. | Coolidge, TX | 10.5 mi. | 754 |
| 3. | Malone, TX | 10.7 mi. | 280 |
| 4. | Penelope, TX | 12.8 mi. | 235 |
| 5. | Blooming Grove, TX | 13.7 mi. | 658 |
| 6. | Mount Calm, TX | 13.7 mi. | 439 |
| 7. | Frost, TX | 13.9 mi. | 968 |
| 8. | Tehuacana, TX | 14.6 mi. | 341 |
What is the population of Dawson, Texas?
Dawson has a population of about 1,322 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Dawson, Texas in?
Dawson is located in Navarro County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Dawson, Texas?
The median home value in Dawson is about $140,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Dawson, Texas?
The median personal income in Dawson is about $33,708 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Dawson, Texas?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded in Navarro County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Dawson, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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