Dallas Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Dallas?
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There are 1,300,239 residents in Dallas, with a median age of 33.1. Of this, 49.83% are males and 50.17% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.92% of the resident pool in Dallas, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.61%. Additionally, 17.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,073,604 people in Dallas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,073,604 people in Dallas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,300,239 | -2.9% |
| Male Population | 647,946 | -2.4% |
| Female Population | 652,293 | -3.4% |
Male population 49.83%
Female population 50.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.1 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 974,078 | -2.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 99,006 | 1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 227,155 | -4.4% |
Citizen US Born 74.92%
Citizen not US Born 7.61%
Not Citizen 17.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 13,060 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 126,965 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 39,795 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 28,548 | 6.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,073,604 | -2.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.02%
Moved from Same County 9.9%
Moved from Same State 3.1%
Moved from Different State 2.23%
Same House as Last Year 83.75%
What are the employment statistics in Dallas?
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White-collar workers make up 75.48% of the working population in Dallas, while blue-collar employees account for 24.52%. There are also 65,337 entrepreneurs in Dallas (9.91% of the workforce); 498,965 workers employed in private companies (75.69%); and 54,112 people working in governmental institutions (8.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 497,545 | -3.3% |
| Blue Collar | 161,642 | -2.1% |
White Collar 75.48%
Blue Collar 24.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 65,337 | 1.4% |
| Private Companies | 498,965 | -4.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 54,112 | 0.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 40,773 | -0.7% |
Self Employees 9.91%
Private Companies 75.69%
Governmental Workers 8.21%
Not for Profit Companies 6.19%
How many households are there in Dallas?
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There are a total of 515,138 households in Dallas, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.44% of these Dallas households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.56%. Additionally, 29.26% of households have children and 70.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 515,138 | -1.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 285,599 | -3.2% |
| Non-family Households | 229,539 | 0.0% |
Family Households 55.44%
Non-family Households 44.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 150,746 | -3.8% |
| Households without Children | 364,392 | -0.9% |
Households with Children 29.26%
Households without Children 70.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Dallas?
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The average annual household income in Dallas is $92,785, while the median household income sits at $58,231 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $62,633, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,861. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,537 and $45,008, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,785 | 5.4% |
| Median Household Income | $58,231 | 6.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 222,903 | -4.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,045,495 | -2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Dallas?
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There are 573,597 housing units in Dallas, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 515,138 occupied housing units in Dallas, 41.43% are owner-occupied, while 58.57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $275,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,196 per month in Dallas.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.94% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $275,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,196 per month in Dallas.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 573,597 | -1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 29,907 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 28,244 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 75,430 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 71,930 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 94,673 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 94,189 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 62,166 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 59,955 | -1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 56,239 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 864 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 515,138 | -1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 213,447 | -1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 301,691 | -2.0% |
Owner Occupied 41.43%
Renter Occupied 58.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 119,394 | -2.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 94,053 | -0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $275,300 | 9.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $179,500 | 9.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,196 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 55.94%
Without Mortgage 44.06%
What is the level of education in Dallas?
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Approximately 32.72% of the population in Dallas holds a high school degree (that's 320,072 residents), while 19.01% have attained a college certificate (189,460 locals) and 21.22% have a bachelor's degree (207,539 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 101,701 | -6.2% |
| Some High School | 320,072 | -2.9% |
| Some College | 189,460 | -4.3% |
| Associate Degree | 46,047 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 207,539 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 116,913 | 0.1% |
No High School 10.4%
Some High School 32.72%
Some College 19.01%
Associate Degree 4.71%
Bachelor's Degree 21.22%
Graduate Degree 11.95%
What is the marital status of Dallas residents?
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A total of 435,116 people in Dallas have never been married (which represents 42.29% of the total population), while 443,117 of them are wedded (43.06%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 29,879 (2.9%) and 106,149 (10.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 435,116 | -1.8% |
| Married | 443,117 | -3.6% |
| Separated | 29,879 | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 44,604 | -3.1% |
| Divorced | 106,149 | -2.1% |
Never Married 42.29%
Married 43.06%
Separated 2.9%
Widowed 4.33%
Divorced 10.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Dallas?
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The top three means of transportation people in Dallas use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 542,479 residents commute by car, 14,973 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 14,237 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 542,479 | -5.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 14,973 | -8.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,387 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,491 | -3.8% |
| Ferryboat | 21 | -54.4% |
| Bicycle | 1,209 | -1.2% |
| Motorcycle | 405 | -10.8% |
| TaxiCab | 1,207 | 1.2% |
| Walk | 14,237 | 0.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Dallas by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 75001 | 16,287 | 8,835 | $73,383.00 | $89,920.00 |
| 75116 | 21,105 | 7,030 | $51,765.00 | $61,147.00 |
| 75137 | 19,352 | 6,832 | $78,254.00 | $94,959.00 |
| 75205 | 24,804 | 9,143 | $164,409.00 | $292,313.00 |
| 75206 | 38,209 | 20,910 | $79,468.00 | $114,817.00 |
| 75207 | 8,163 | 2,209 | $78,393.00 | $92,109.00 |
| 75201 | 17,491 | 11,165 | $95,907.00 | $141,456.00 |
| 75202 | 2,212 | 1,461 | $86,827.00 | $104,491.00 |
| 75203 | 16,455 | 6,229 | $40,079.00 | $54,576.00 |
| 75204 | 31,860 | 18,689 | $83,050.00 | $120,256.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
