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Dumas, TX

Dumas is a city 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. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.52 square miles (14.3 km2), of which 5.5 square miles (14 km2) are land and 0.019 square miles (0.049 km2) (0.34%) is water.

Dumas places a high priority on the health and wellness of its residents. The Moore County Hospital District provides comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring access to quality medical care. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Dumas Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, and YMCA of Moore County Inc.. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Dumas, such as the Pheasant Trails Golf Course and McDade Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Dumas, TX include Window on the Plains Museum, Pheasant Trails Golf Course, and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.

Population: 15,817 (2021). Elevation: 3,993 ft (1,217 m). Area: 5.54 sq mi (14.36 km2). ZIP Code: 79029. Area code(s): 806. 

FAQs

What is Dumas, TX famous for?

Dumas was made famous by the hit song “I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas,” written by Phil Baxter of Navarro County in the 1920s after he had spent a night in the town en route to Denver, and later recorded as a hit by the leader of Benny Goodman's band. The local radio station, KDDD, took its name from the three D's and created a caricature of the "Ding Dong Daddy"—who was later joined by his "Ding Dong Dolly" counterpart. With its history and culture, modern-day Dumas continues to provide a welcoming way station for Rocky Mountain–bound Texans.

Is Dumas, TX a good place to live?

Living in Dumas offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Dumas and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Dumas are above average.

What is the ethnicity of Dumas, TX?

Dumas, TX is home to a population of 14.6k people, of which 85.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.2% of Dumas, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.94k people). In 2021, there were 1.24 times more White (Hispanic) residents (5.57k people) in Dumas, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Dumas

Moore County Hospital District 

Dumas Parks and Recreation Department

Anytime Fitness

Snap Fitness 

YMCA of Moore County Inc.

Pheasant Trails Golf Course 

McDade Park

Window on the Plains Museum

Pheasant Trails Golf Course

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Texas Time Travel

Niche

DataUSA

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