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'Dumas' is a city in Moore County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,747 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Moore County. It is located approximately fifty miles north of Amarillo
The song ''I'm a Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas'' was supposedly written about Dumas, Texas. The song was written in the late 20s by Phil Baxter who spent the night in Dumas while travelling. The city of Dumas, Arkansas, also claims that the song was written about that city.
Dumas is the home of veteran Republican State Representative David A. Swinford.
Dumas is located at (35.862478, -101.966931).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.3 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.3 km² (5.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.39%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,747 people, 4,755 households, and 3,675 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,034.6/km² (2,681.0/mi²). There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 385.3/km² (998.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.09% White, 0.72% African American, 0.59% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 26.73% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.74% of the population.
There were 4,755 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,147, and the median income for a family was $39,652. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $19,967 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,180. About 8.7% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Dumas Independent School District serves Dumas.
Four separate elementary schools serve separate sections of Dumas:
★ Green Acres Elementary School
★ Hillcrest Elementary School
★ Morningside Elementary School
★ Sunset Elementary School
All Dumas residents attend Dumas Junior High School and Dumas High School.
Amarillo College, a two-year fully-accredited community college, has a branch campus in Dumas. One notable Dumas resident is noted meteorologist Preston Carter.
★ City of Dumas
The song ''I'm a Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas'' was supposedly written about Dumas, Texas. The song was written in the late 20s by Phil Baxter who spent the night in Dumas while travelling. The city of Dumas, Arkansas, also claims that the song was written about that city.
Dumas is the home of veteran Republican State Representative David A. Swinford.
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| Demographics |
| Education |
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Geography
Location of Dumas, Texas
Dumas is located at (35.862478, -101.966931).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.3 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.3 km² (5.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.39%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,747 people, 4,755 households, and 3,675 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,034.6/km² (2,681.0/mi²). There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 385.3/km² (998.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.09% White, 0.72% African American, 0.59% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 26.73% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.74% of the population.
There were 4,755 households out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,147, and the median income for a family was $39,652. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $19,967 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,180. About 8.7% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Dumas Independent School District serves Dumas.
Four separate elementary schools serve separate sections of Dumas:
★ Green Acres Elementary School
★ Hillcrest Elementary School
★ Morningside Elementary School
★ Sunset Elementary School
All Dumas residents attend Dumas Junior High School and Dumas High School.
Amarillo College, a two-year fully-accredited community college, has a branch campus in Dumas. One notable Dumas resident is noted meteorologist Preston Carter.
External links
★ City of Dumas
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