Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
13%
Dumas, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$677
Population
14,816
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Savor small-town tranquility in the Texas Panhandle
Suburban
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Rural
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Family-Friendly
Located about 45 miles north of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle, Dumas offers residents access to a family-oriented community and a small-town environment away from the bustle of city life. Numerous ball parks, walking trails, and an 18-hole golf course provide an array of recreational options for Dumas residents. The local Window on the Plains Museum uncovers the history of the area through a bevy of fascinating exhibits. Convenient access to U.S. Routes 87 and 287 makes getting around from Dumas simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,585
Average: $70,462
Education
1,803
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,050
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dumas has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Dumas, TX is $677 for one bedroom, $792 for two bedrooms, and $893 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dumas has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$677/month
630 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dumas, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
336 Students
Public
Grades K-5
595 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
431 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
648 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,140 Students
North Plains Opportunity Center
Public
Grades 9-12
29 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.