About Dumas
Dumas, TX is a close-knit town located in northwestern Texas, home to 14,834 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dumas is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,682 residents per square mile.
📰 Dumas News Today
- Dumas police: Missing woman found dead near Lake Meredith newschannel10.com · Aug 6
- Former Elementary Teacher of the Year sentenced in federal child pornography case KVII · Aug 14
- Update on woman reported missing out of Dumas MyHighPlains.com · Aug 6
- Dumas’ ‘Grow Your Own’ coaching initiative creates hometown coaching pipeline for Demon alumni Press Pass Sports · Aug 13
- Greg Willis Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dumas Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,834.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dumas
- 287 Roadhouse — american
- 7 Brew — coffee shop (café)
- A's Brewjee Coffee Co. — coffee shop (café)
- Big Country Cafe — american
- Frida's Burritos — mexican
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
- Herencia Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- JT Oishi — thai
- Mariscos La Quinta — mexican
- Osaki Steak & Sushi — japanese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- The Art Center · Art gallery
- Window on the Plains Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dumas
- Durrett Park reviews ★
- Jack Hickman Memorial Park reviews ★
- McDade Park reviews ★
- Morton Park reviews ★
- North Birge Park reviews ★
- Parkway Park reviews ★
- Shamrock Park reviews ★
- Texhoma Park reviews ★
- Twitchell Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dumas
- DUMAS H S
- DUMAS INT
- DUMAS J H
- DUMAS NORTH EL
- DUMAS SOUTH EL
- GREEN ACRES EL
- HILLCREST EL
- MORNINGSIDE EL
- NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
- SUNSET EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)14,834
Rank in state#198 of 1,224
Land area5.53 sq mi
Density2,682/sq mi
Coordinates35.8620, -101.9650