Dumas
City in Moore County, Texas
Dumas is a city in Moore County, Texas, with 14,501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,661 ft (1,116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cactus, 12.8 miles N.
- 14,501residents (2020 Census)
- 3,661 ftelevation · 1,116 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 2,624 / sq mipopulation density
- 79029ZIP code
About Dumas
Dumas ( DEW-məs) is a city in and the county seat of Moore County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,501 at the 2020 census. Located approximately 40 miles north of Amarillo, the city is named for its founder, Louis Dumas (1856–1923). Dumas Avenue, the main thoroughfare, is also United States Highways 87 and 287.
Window on the Plains Museum, which offers exhibits on Moore County and the Texas Panhandle, is located on South Dumas Avenue, the main thoroughfare. Dumas is home to Moore County Airport, a general-aviation airport two miles west of the central business district.
The Dumas government claims, with some documentation, that the song "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas" was written about the city. Composed in the late 1920s by Phil Baxter (a native Texan who lived for a time in Dumas) and Carl Moore, the song has also sometimes been claimed by Dumas in Desha County in southeastern Arkansas.
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Living in Dumas
- Median household income
- $63,788
- Median home value
- $156,300
- Median rent
- $1,028/mo
- Median age
- 30.6
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Dumas had 14,501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,624 per sq mi (1,013 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dumas at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Moore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,501 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8620° N, 101.9650° W |
| ZIP code | 79029 |
| Official website | ci.dumas.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4821556 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dumas
- Cactus12.8 mi N
- Sunray13.4 mi NE
- Channing24.1 mi SW
- Hartley24.3 mi W
- Lake Meredith Estates24.5 mi SE
- Fritch25.6 mi SE
- Sanford26.7 mi SE
- Boys Ranch27.8 mi SW
- Stinnett29.3 mi E
- Morse30.7 mi NE
- Stratford33.4 mi N
- Borger34.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dumas
What county is Dumas in?
Dumas is in Moore County, Texas.
What is the population of Dumas, TX?
14,501 people lived in Dumas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dumas, TX?
The ZIP code of Dumas is 79029.
What is the elevation of Dumas?
3,661 feet (1,116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dumas?
Cactus (12.8 mi), Sunray (13.4 mi), Channing (24.1 mi), Hartley (24.3 mi), Lake Meredith Estates (24.5 mi).
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