Dawson County, Texas

The median household income in Dawson County, Texas is $55,789, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Dawson County is $26,182, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $55,789.

Dawson County's median household income of $55,789 is lower than the Texas state average of $64,737. The per capita income is $26,182, compared to the state average of $33,197.

The per capita income in Dawson County, Texas is $26,182, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Dawson County's median household income of $55,789 is below the Texas average of $64,737. The per capita income of $26,182 is also lower than the state average of $33,197. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Dawson County ranks #185 out of 253 counties in Texas by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $55,789 and per capita income of $26,182, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.