Apartments for rent in Dumas, TX

The small city of Dumas, Texas is home to just under 15,000 people. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 33, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Texas. Home ownership is more common than renting in Dumas, and 37% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $783/month, which is $245/month less than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Dumas: manufacturing and retail. Combined, these industries make up 19% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 11% of the city's population works in transportation, making it the top profession in the city. Dumas workers earn an average annual income of around $66K, around $7,000 less than the average Texas resident. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Among Dumas residents older than 25, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 21 minutes, the commute time for Dumas residents is shorter than the state average of about 27 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 47% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used widely. Few workers commute on foot.