Dumas, TX: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Dumas, TX is a small incorporated city located in Moore County in the state of Texas. Our data estimates 13,963 residents, places it at 35.861°N, 101.964°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Dumas, TX?

What is the population of Dumas, TX?

Dumas has an estimated population of 13,963. That makes it the 218th largest of the 1,679 places we list in Texas, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Texas has about 1,441 residents, so Dumas is roughly 9.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Texas with a similar population include Pecos (14,040), Dayton (13,987), Raymondville (13,963), Fulshear (13,914), Princeton (13,894). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Dumas differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Dumas?

Dumas has about 2,502 people per square mile (966 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Texas, it is denser than about 88% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Dumas use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Dumas: 79029. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Dumas in?

Dumas is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Clovis, NM, about 120 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Dumas located in Texas?

Dumas lies in the northern part of Texas, at 35.861° north latitude and 101.964° west longitude. The state capital, Austin, is about 455 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Guymon, OK, roughly 63 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Dumas is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Amarillo, TX, 46 miles to the south.

Which cities are near Dumas, TX?

The closest listed place to Dumas is Dalhart, TX, 33.5 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Dumas in?

Dumas is in Moore County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 48341. The county contains 3 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Cactus (3,359), Sunray (1,812). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Dumas from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Dumas is closest to Denver, CO at about 313 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,550 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Dumas?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Dumas: Dumas, AR (4,319), Dumas, MS (456). When you search for Dumas, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Dumas in Moore County, Texas.

Planning a move to Dumas?

If you are weighing Dumas, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.