KEY FACTS AND FIGURES
EXPLORE
DALLAS BY
THE NUMBERS
What’s behind our dynamic growth and vibrant culture? These facts, figures, and statistics paint a vivid picture of Dallas’ strengths: a robust and educated workforce, solid economic fundamentals, diverse demographics, a competitive real estate market, flourishing global trade, and an attractive cost of living.
Demographics - You Belong in Dallas
Dallas’s demographics are a vibrant testament to its inclusive spirit. The city’s unique blend of cultures and communities creates an environment where every individual and business can feel at home and thrive. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, with population almost doubling over the past 30 years, Dallas anchors the 4th-largest metro area in the nation.
| Population Growth in Dallas | City of Dallas | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Residents
|
1,326,093
|
8,344,032
|
|
Median Age
|
33.2 |
35.8
|
| Households & Income | City of Dallas | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Households
|
537,317 |
3,012,855 |
|
Median Household Income
|
$74,323
|
$92,733
|
|
Per Capita Income
|
$46,605
|
$46,770
|
| Race & Ethnicity in Dallas | City of Dallas | % | DFWA MSA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White |
436,475
|
32.9%
|
3,870,278
|
46.4
|
|
Black or African American
|
298,545
|
22.5%
|
1,376,293
|
16.5%
|
|
American Indian & Alaskan Native
|
18,433
|
1.4% |
69,430
|
0.8%
|
|
Asian |
55,238
|
4.2%
|
772,967
|
9.3%
|
|
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
|
277
|
0.0%
|
4,015
|
0.0%
|
|
Other Race
|
227,700
|
17.2%
|
723,302
|
8.7%
|
|
Two or more races
|
289,425
|
21.8%
|
1,527,747
|
18.3%
|
|
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
|
580,181
|
43.8%
|
2,522,098
|
30.2%
|
|
Foreign Born
|
325,065
|
24.5%
|
1,691,842
|
20.3%
|
| English as a Second Language in Dallas | City of Dallas | % | DFWA MSA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Primary Language; Spanish
|
438,905
|
35.5%
|
1,704,244
|
21.8%
|
|
Primary Language; Other
|
84,931
|
6.8%
|
861,842
|
11.1%
|
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Data Profiles DP02, DP03, and DP05.