At a Glance
Median Income
$62,129
$26,766 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
Zillow: $191,999
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
1,601/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.3% smoking rate
How Dumas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dumas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dumas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dumas residents earn a median household income of $62,129 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,766. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 541 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dumas is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,999. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Dumas reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,601/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Dumas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dumas has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,362
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density2,597/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born22.5%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,129
Per Capita$26,766
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$4,993M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent$1,029
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$191,999
Housing Units5,356
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property1,601/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,115/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation3,651 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dumas was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
22.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.