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Dumas, Texas
City
City of Dumas
Downtown Dumas, 2008
Downtown Dumas, 2008
Location of Dumas, Texas
Location of Dumas, Texas
Moore County Dumas.svg
Country  USA
State  Texas
County Moore
Government
 • Type Commission-Manager
Area
 • Total 5.54 sq mi (14.36 km2)
 • Land 5.53 sq mi (14.31 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 14,501
 • Estimate 
(2022)
 14,166
 • Density 2,617.5/sq mi (1,009.8/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79029
Area code(s) 806
FIPS code 48-21556
GNIS feature ID 2410367
Website City Website

Dumas (pronounced DEW-məs) is a city in Texas, United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Moore County, Texas. In 2020, about 14,501 people lived there.

Dumas is located about 40 miles north of Amarillo. The city is named after its founder, Louis Dumas, who lived from 1856 to 1923. The main road through the city, Dumas Avenue, is also part of United States Highways 87 and 287.

You can visit the Window on the Plains Museum in Dumas. It has exhibits about Moore County and the wider Texas Panhandle area. The city also has the Moore County Airport, which is used for general aviation.

Some people believe the famous song "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas" was written about this city. The song was created in the late 1920s by Phil Baxter, who was from Texas and lived in Dumas for a while.

City Location and Size

Dumas is located in the Texas Panhandle. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 5.52 square miles (14.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

How Many People Live in Dumas?

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1940 2,117 —
1950 6,127 189.4%
1960 8,477 38.4%
1970 9,771 15.3%
1980 12,194 24.8%
1990 12,871 5.6%
2000 13,747 6.8%
2010 14,691 6.9%
2020 14,501 −1.3%
2022 (est.) 14,166 −3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2020

In 2020, the city of Dumas had 14,501 residents. There were 4,343 households and 3,195 families living in the city.

Population in 2010

Back in 2010, Dumas had 14,691 people. This was an increase of about 6.9% from the year 2000. The city was home to 4,979 households.

About 38.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many different groups of people live in Dumas, making it a diverse community.

What Dumas Does for Work

A very large meatpacking plant in a nearby town called Cactus is a major employer for many people in Moore County, including those from Dumas. This plant processes a lot of cattle every day. It is now owned by a company called JBS USA. Many of the workers at the plant are immigrants.

Learning and Schools in Dumas

Football Stadium Dumas Texas
Demon Stadium in Dumas

The Dumas Independent School District serves students in both Dumas and Cactus.

High Schools and Junior Highs

  • Dumas High School (for grades 9–12)
  • Dumas Junior High School (for grades 7–8)
    • This school was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1999–2000.
  • Dumas Intermediate School (for grades 5–6)

Elementary Schools

  • Green Acres Elementary School (Dumas)
  • Hillcrest Elementary School (Dumas)
  • Morningside Elementary School (Dumas)
  • Sunset Elementary School (Dumas) - This school was a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022-2023.
  • Cactus Elementary School (Cactus)

Special Learning Programs

The North Plains Opportunity Center is a special school within the Dumas Independent School District. It helps students who might be at risk of dropping out of school. It also helps students earn missing credits or finish their education faster to prepare for college or jobs.

Colleges in the Area

Amarillo College is a two-year community college. It has a branch campus located in Dumas, offering local students a chance to continue their education.

Famous People From Dumas

Some well-known people have connections to Dumas:

  • Joe "King" Carrasco - a musician born in Dumas.
  • Tommy Shannon - a Bassist famous for being in the band Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble.
  • David A. Swinford - a former State Representative who is now a lobbyist.

Climate in Dumas

Dumas has a semiarid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not a desert. It has hot summers and mild to cool winters.

Climate data for Dumas, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 79
(26)		 80
(27)		 90
(32)		 99
(37)		 100
(38)		 106
(41)		 109
(43)		 108
(42)		 105
(41)		 96
(36)		 83
(28)		 79
(26)		 109
(43)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 48.7
(9.3)		 52.3
(11.3)		 60.6
(15.9)		 69.1
(20.6)		 78.2
(25.7)		 86.9
(30.5)		 91.2
(32.9)		 89.2
(31.8)		 82.0
(27.8)		 71.0
(21.7)		 59.0
(15.0)		 48.1
(8.9)		 69.7
(20.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 21.0
(−6.1)		 23.6
(−4.7)		 30.6
(−0.8)		 39.2
(4.0)		 49.5
(9.7)		 59.1
(15.1)		 64.2
(17.9)		 63.3
(17.4)		 54.9
(12.7)		 42.4
(5.8)		 30.7
(−0.7)		 22.0
(−5.6)		 41.7
(5.4)
Record low °F (°C) −18
(−28)		 −5
(−21)		 −2
(−19)		 13
(−11)		 29
(−2)		 40
(4)		 47
(8)		 49
(9)		 32
(0)		 23
(−5)		 4
(−16)		 −1
(−18)		 −18
(−28)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.47
(12)		 0.57
(14)		 1.15
(29)		 1.31
(33)		 2.76
(70)		 2.48
(63)		 2.44
(62)		 2.48
(63)		 1.90
(48)		 1.14
(29)		 0.68
(17)		 0.51
(13)		 17.89
(454)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 3.0
(7.6)		 1.4
(3.6)		 2.2
(5.6)		 0.3
(0.76)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0.1
(0.25)		 1.0
(2.5)		 3.5
(8.9)		 11.5
(29)

Images for kids

  • Dumas, TX, sign IMG 0571
    Entrance sign to Dumas
  • Louis Duma IMG 0592
    Louis Dumas (1856–1923), the founder of Dumas, c. 1895
  • Downtown Dumas, TX IMG 0575
    A view of downtown Dumas
  • Window on the Plains Museum IMG 0579
    Entrance to Window on the Plains Museum in Dumas
  • Dumas Visitor Center IMG 0569
    Dumas Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce office on United States Highway 287 south
  • Dumas News-Press IMG 0577
    The Moore County News-Press office; a local newspaper published Wednesdays and Saturdays
  • Windmills south of Dumas, TX IMG 0570
    Wind turbines south of Dumas
  • First Baptist Church of Dumas, TX IMG 0578
    The First Baptist Church of Dumas
  • Jet in Dumas Texas
    An F-4 Phantom II in a recreational park in Dumas
  • Dumas JHS 2013

    Dumas Junior High School, 2013

  • DumasHS 2013

    Dumas High School, 2013

  • Moore County Texas Courthouse 2017

    Moore County Courthouse in Dumas on 20 August 2017

See also

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