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
1,300,239
7,543,340
Median Age
33.1
35.2
Households & Income City of Dallas Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA
Total Households
515,138
693,107
Median Household Income
$58,231
$76,916
Per Capita Income
$37,719
$38,609
Race & Ethnicity in Dallas City of Dallas % DFWA MSA %
White
699,417
53.8%
4,588,909
60.8%
Black or African American
312,696
24.0%
1,203,054
15.9%
American Indian & Alaskan Native
6,472
0.5%
38,884
0.5%
Asian
45,584
3.5%
554,587
7.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
482
0.0%
7,139
0.1%
Other Race
114,693
8.8%
503,947
6.7%
Two or more races
120,895
9.3%
646,820
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
545,846
42.0%
2,208,582
29.3%
Foreign Born
309,370
23.8%
1,408,836
18.7%
English as a Second Language in Dallas City of Dallas % DFWA MSA %
Primary Language; Spanish
440,999
36.5%
1,574,433
22.4%
Primary Language; Other
70,943
5.9%
649,635
9.2%

Sources: Census, 2021 American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles; Texas Workforce Commission, Metropolitan Statistical Area (January 2023) & Texas Workforce Commission, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) (January 2023) Page last updated March 15, 2023

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