"Dumas/Moore County excels in exceeding expectations. From topping the state in retail sales growth and new business activity, to one of the lowest unemployment rates in the U.S., Dumas is a great place to experience. Dumas is growing, we’re prospering, and we’re having fun. Our list of accolades and notable achievements is long, but what it all means for you is that our community growth is due in part to our low cost, hassle-free, collaborative approach to doing business – and that makes it easy for you and your employees to locate operations here. Take a look at our general demographic information to learn more about our workforce region demographics and our community demographics." --Dumas EDC
POPULATION MOORE COUNTY | ||
2016 Population | 22,120 | |
2015 Population | 22,048 | |
2014 Population | 22,146 | |
2013 Population | 22,203 | |
2012 Population | 22,413 | |
Census 2010 Population | 21,904 | |
Census 2000 Population | 21,904 | |
2016 Male Population | 52.0% | |
2016 Female Population | 48.0% | |
2016 Median Age | 30.8 | |
In the NE Texas Panhandle Region, the current year population is 177,542. In 2010, the Census count in the region was 176,263. The rate of change since 2010 was 0.32% annually. The five-year projection for the population in the region is 181,830 representing a change of 0.48% annually from 2012 to 2017. Currently, the population for the region is 50.2% male and 49.8% female. | In the identified area, the current year population is 177,542. In 2010, the Census count in the area was 176,263. The rate of change since 2010 was 0.32% annually. The five-year projection for the population in the area is 181,830 representing a change of 0.48% annually from 2012 to 2017. Currently, the population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female. |
HOUSEHOLDS MOORE COUNTY | ||
2016 Total Households | 7,962 | |
2015 Total Households | 7,951 | |
2014 Total Households | 7,936 | |
2013 Total Households | 7,887 | |
2012 Total Households | 7,871 | |
2011 Total Households | 7,848 | |
2010 Total Households | 7,828 | |
2010 Average Household Size | 2.68 | |
2010 Owner-occupied housing units | 4,732 | |
2010 Renter-occupied housing units | 2,465 | |
The household count in the NE Texas Panhandle Region has changed from 64,264 in 2010 to 64,894 in the current year, a change of 0.43% annually. The five-year projection of households is 66,164, a change of 0.39% annually from the current year total. Average household size is currently 2.68, compared to 2.68 in the year 2010. The number of families in the current year is 43,981 in the region. | In the identified area, the current year population is 177,542. In 2010, the Census count in the area was 176,263. The rate of change since 2010 was 0.32% annually. The five-year projection for the population in the area is 181,830 representing a change of 0.48% annually from 2012 to 2017. Currently, the population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female. |
RACE AND ETHNICITY | ||
2012 White Alone | 73.2% | |
2012 Black Alone | 6.5% | |
2012 American Indian/Alaska Native Alone | 1.1% | |
2012 Asian Alone | 3.5% | |
2012 Pacific Islander Alone | 0.1% | |
2012 Other Race | 12.7% | |
2012 Two or More Races | 2.9% | |
2012 Hispanic Origin (Any Race) | 37.4% | |
Persons of Hispanic origin represent 37.4% of the population in the identified area compared to 16.9% of the U.S. population. Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any race. The Diversity Index, which measures the probability that two people from the same area will be from different race/ethnic groups, is 71.2 in the identified area, compared to 61.4 for the U.S. as a whole. | Persons of Hispanic origin represent 37.4% of the population in the identified area compared to 16.9% of the U.S. population. Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any race. The Diversity Index, which measures the probability that two people from the same area will be from different race/ethnic groups, is 71.2 in the identified area, compared to 61.4 for the U.S. as a whole. |
MEDIAN AGE | ||
The median age in this area is 33.7, compared to U.S. median age of 37.3. | The median age in this area is 33.7, compared to U.S. median age of 37.3. |
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME | ||
2012 Median Household Income | $36,745 | |
2017 Median Household Income | $42,814 | |
2012-2017 Annual Rate | 3.10% |
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME | ||
2012 Average Household Income | $49,683 | |
2017 Average Household Income | $55,099 | |
2012-2017 Annual Rate | 2.09% |
PER CAPITA INCOME | ||
2012 Per Capita Income | $18,685 | |
2017 Per Capita Income | $20,580 | |
2012-2017 Annual Rate | 1.95% |
HOUSING MOORE COUNTY | ||
2016 Total Housing Units | 7,962 | |
2016 Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,482 | |
2016 Renter Occupied Housing Units | 2,290 | |
2016 Vacant Housing Units | 1,190 | |
2015 Total Housing Units | 7,951 | |
2015 Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,650 | |
2015 Renter Occupied Housing Units | 2,243 | |
2015 Vacant Housing Units | 1,058 | |
2014 Total Housing Units | 7,936 | |
2014 Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,710 | |
2014 Renter Occupied Housing Units | 2,126 | |
2014 Vacant Housing Units | 1,100 | |
2010 Total Housing Units | 7,828 | |
2010 Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,483 | |
2010 Renter Occupied Housing Units | 2,241 | |
2010 Vacant Housing Units | 1,104 |
HOUSEHOLDS BY INCOME | ||
Current median household income is $36,745 in the NE Texas Panhandle Region, compared to $50,157 for all U.S. households. Median household income is projected to be $42,814 in five years, compared to $56,895 for all U.S. households | The median age in this area is 33.7, compared to U.S. median age of 37.3. | |
Current average household income is $49,683 in the NE Texas Panhandle Region, compared to $68,162 for all U.S households. Average household income is projected to be $55,099 in five years, compared to $77,137 for all U.S. households | ||
Current per capita income is $18,685 in the NE Texas Panhandle Region, compared to the U.S. per capita income of $26,409. The per capita income is projected to be $20,580 in five years, compared to $29,882 for all U.S. households |
HOUSING LOCAL/NATIONAL COMPARISONS | ||
Currently, 55.6% of the 73,059 housing units in the NE Texas Panhandle Region are owner occupied; 33.3%, renter occupied; and 11.2% are vacant. Currently, in the U.S., 56.5% of the housing units in the region are owner occupied; 32.1% are renter occupied; and 11.4% are vacant. In 2010, there were 72,240 housing units in the region - 56.7% owner occupied, 32.2% renter occupied, and 11.0% vacant. The annual rate of change in housing units since 2010 is 0.50%. Median home value in the region is $95,786, compared to a median home value of $167,749 for the U.S. In five years, median value is projected to change by 2.61% annually to $108,976. | The median age in this area is 33.7, compared to U.S. median age of 37.3. |