Dallas, TX

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2021 Population

1.3M

2.88% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.1

0.608% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.7%

1.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,231

6.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$230,000

10.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

659,187

2.98% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dallas, TX had a population of 1.3M people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $58,231. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dallas, TX declined from 1.34M to 1.3M, a −2.88% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,747 to $58,231, a 6.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dallas, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (28.6%), White (Hispanic) (25.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.7%), Other (Hispanic) (8.62%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.44%).

None of the households in Dallas, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.5% of the residents in Dallas, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dallas, TX are Dallas College (224615) (12,775 degrees awarded in 2021), Dallas Baptist University (1,174 degrees), and University of North Texas at Dallas (1,069 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dallas, TX was $230,000, and the homeownership rate was 41.4%.

Most people in Dallas, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Dallas, TX was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Dallas skyline, shot from Reunion Tower.

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Population & Diversity

Dallas, TX is home to a population of 1.3M people, from which 82.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.8% of Dallas, TX residents were born outside of the country (309k people).

In 2021, there were 1.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (372k people) in Dallas, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 328k White (Hispanic) and 308k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.5%

2021 Citizenship

82.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 82.5% of Dallas, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dallas, TX was 82.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dallas, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dallas, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
372k ± 5.56k
White (Hispanic)
328k ± 6.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
308k ± 5.07k

42%

Hispanic Population

546k people

42% of the people in Dallas, TX are hispanic (546k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dallas, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

23.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

309k people

23.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

319k people

As of 2021, 23.8% of Dallas, TX residents (309k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dallas, TX was 23.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dallas, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12,464 ± 857
Gulf War (2001-)
10,640 ± 1,030
Gulf War (1990s)
5,689 ± 853

Dallas, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dallas, TX employs 659k people. The largest industries in Dallas, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (73,676 people), Construction (71,816 people), and Retail Trade (69,073 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,583), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,024), and Information ($66,870).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

659k

2021 Value

± 7,639

−2.98%

1 Year decline

± 1.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dallas, TX declined at a rate of −2.98%, from 679k employees to 659k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dallas, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (71,068 people), Sales & Related Occupations (66,745 people), and Management Occupations (66,419 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dallas, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

659k

2021 Value

± 7,639

−2.98%

1 Year decline

± 1.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dallas, TX declined at a rate of −2.98%, from 679k employees to 659k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dallas, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (73,676 people), Construction (71,816 people), and Retail Trade (69,073 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dallas, TX, though some of these residents may live in Dallas, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,489

Median earning men ± $606

$35,371

Median earning women ± $741

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,768), Information ($72,708), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,690).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($61,310), Public Administration ($53,149), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,743).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dallas, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dallas, TX awarded 19,067 degrees. The student population of Dallas, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 35,375 male students and 54,911 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dallas, TX are Hispanic or Latino (7,439 and 40.1%), followed by White (4,385 and 23.6%), Black or African American (3,988 and 21.5%), and Asian (1,446 and 7.8%).

The largest universities in Dallas, TX by number of degrees awarded are Dallas College (224615) (12,775 and 67%), Dallas Baptist University (1,174 and 6.16%), and University of North Texas at Dallas (1,069 and 5.61%).

The most popular majors in Dallas, TX are General Studies (7,395 and 38.8%), General Business Administration & Management (1,151 and 6.04%), and Medical Assistant (658 and 3.45%).

The median tuition costs in Dallas, TX are $17,820 for private four year colleges, and $5,945 and $13,040 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dallas, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 90,286 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 90,286 students enrolled in Dallas, TX, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 36,934 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
252 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
7,391 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
331 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dallas, TX was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 252 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dallas, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Dallas College (224615)
12,775 degrees awarded
Dallas Baptist University
1,174 degrees awarded
University of North Texas at Dallas
1,069 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dallas College (224615) with 12,775 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,863 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dallas, TX, which is 0.562 times less than the 12,204 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 7,439 degrees mean that there were 1.7 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 4,385 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,678) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,069) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dallas, TX was $230,000 in 2021, which is 0.939 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $208,700 to $230,000, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Dallas, TX is 41.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dallas, TX have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dallas, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dallas, TX is $58,231. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Dallas, TX was Census Tract 76.04 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 133 and Census Tract 134, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

Housing

Property

$230,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,794

$213,447

Median Property Taxes

±$3,508

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dallas, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dallas, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.4% of the housing units in Dallas, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dallas, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 76.04
Census Tract 133
Census Tract 134

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dallas, TX was Census Tract 76.04 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 133 and Census Tract 134, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the places in Dallas, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,231

Median Household Income

± $770

515k

Number of Households

± 6,226

In 2021, the median household income of the 515k households in Dallas, TX grew to $58,231 from the previous year's value of $54,747.

The following chart displays the households in Dallas, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dallas, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (9.66%)

In 2021, 72.3% of workers in Dallas, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (9.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dallas, TX have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Dallas, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dallas, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dallas, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dallas, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dallas, TX (228k out of 1.29M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dallas, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

76.5% of the population of Dallas, TX has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 8.21% on Medicare, 8.79% on non-group plans, and 0.852% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, TX see 1415 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year (1438 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1136 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 585 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Dallas County, TX.

1,415 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dallas County, TX

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, TX see an average of 1,415 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year (1,438 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dallas County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

23.5%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

8.21%

Medicare

8.79%

Non-Group

0.852%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dallas, TX grew by 1.6% from 23.1% to 23.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dallas, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.