Dallas County, TX

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Dallas County Overview

2,604,053
TOTAL POPULATION
1,294,332
MALE POPULATION
1,309,721
FEMALE POPULATION
98.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,172
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,732
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,312
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,389,858
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dallas County Area Codes

Race in Dallas County

The most populous races in Dallas County are White / Caucasian (1,208,531 | 46.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,066,429 | 40.9%), and Black / African American (585,997 | 22.5%).
Race in Dallas County
Race# Population% Population
Asian174,4666.7%
Black / African American585,99722.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,0900.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,066,42940.9%
Native / Alaskan16,5350.6%
White / Caucasian1,208,53146.4%
Two or more Races344,98413.3%
Some other Race272,45010.5%
Total2,604,053100.0%

Ancestry in Dallas County

The most populous ancestries reported in Dallas County are Mexican (858,197 | 33.0%), English (144,678 | 5.6%), German (130,904 | 5.0%), Central American (121,836 | 4.7%), and Irish (111,363 | 4.3%), together accounting for 52.5% of all Dallas County residents.
Ancestry in Dallas County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,1550.0%
African28,1751.1%
Alaska Native490.0%
Albanian5870.0%
Alsatian370.0%
American103,7904.0%
Apache1,4450.1%
Arab13,6030.5%
Arapaho410.0%
Argentinean2,9680.1%
Armenian6450.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac780.0%
Australian4970.0%
Austrian2,2430.1%
Bahamian750.0%
Bangladeshi2400.0%
Barbadian3510.0%
Basque3640.0%
Belgian1,1830.1%
Belizean3740.0%
Bermudan150.0%
Bhutanese5,9900.2%
Blackfeet8770.0%
Bolivian7290.0%
Brazilian2,2900.1%
British11,0550.4%
British West Indian3320.0%
Bulgarian7900.0%
Burmese10,3400.4%
Cajun5390.0%
Cambodian1610.0%
Canadian2,1480.1%
Cape Verdean730.0%
Celtic2310.0%
Central American121,8364.7%
Central American Indian3,1530.1%
Cherokee6,2590.2%
Cheyenne210.0%
Chickasaw9280.0%
Chilean8610.0%
Chinese590.0%
Chippewa1950.0%
Choctaw3,2270.1%
Colombian6,1600.2%
Comanche5130.0%
Costa Rican8770.0%
Creek5030.0%
Croatian8210.0%
Cuban9,8300.4%
Cypriot220.0%
Czech8,8770.3%
Czechoslovakian1,2130.1%
Danish3,2450.1%
Delaware180.0%
Dominican2,3150.1%
Dutch9,8010.4%
Dutch West Indian1600.0%
Eastern European3,4880.1%
Ecuadorian2,0130.1%
Egyptian1,3760.1%
English144,6785.6%
Estonian710.0%
Ethiopian13,3970.5%
European27,8021.1%
Fijian360.0%
Filipino1,5770.1%
Finnish1,3460.1%
French28,1431.1%
French American Indian2520.0%
French Canadian3,5680.1%
German130,9045.0%
German Russian930.0%
Ghanaian1,2330.1%
Greek3,4690.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,0090.0%
Guatemalan17,5150.7%
Guyanese2180.0%
Haitian1,2120.1%
Honduran27,3481.1%
Hopi550.0%
Houma150.0%
Hungarian2,6330.1%
Icelander1680.0%
Indian (Asian)20,5600.8%
Indonesian4,2810.2%
Inupiat460.0%
Iranian3,5450.1%
Iraqi1,6420.1%
Irish111,3634.3%
Iroquois1420.0%
Israeli5880.0%
Italian40,2351.5%
Jamaican3,3330.1%
Japanese2,4730.1%
Jordanian9460.0%
Kenyan3,6520.1%
Kiowa190.0%
Korean16,0310.6%
Laotian4330.0%
Latvian1620.0%
Lebanese3,3000.1%
Liberian1,8670.1%
Lithuanian1,4570.1%
Lumbee570.0%
Luxembourger1130.0%
Macedonian1300.0%
Malaysian2,3040.1%
Maltese960.0%
Menominee60.0%
Mexican858,19733.0%
Mexican American Indian8,6360.3%
Mongolian2950.0%
Moroccan8120.0%
Native Hawaiian1,3160.1%
Navajo8140.0%
New Zealander2150.0%
Nicaraguan3,1430.1%
Nigerian15,1640.6%
Northern European4,0430.2%
Norwegian8,9090.3%
Okinawan780.0%
Osage1380.0%
Ottawa1420.0%
Pakistani2,7020.1%
Palestinian1,2260.1%
Panamanian1,3790.1%
Paraguayan2570.0%
Pennsylvania German1870.0%
Peruvian3,9120.2%
Polish18,0310.7%
Portuguese3,0940.1%
Potawatomi690.0%
Pueblo2320.0%
Puerto Rican14,5870.6%
Romanian1,6010.1%
Russian6,3820.3%
Salvadoran70,6792.7%
Samoan7840.0%
Scandinavian3,0230.1%
Scotch-Irish16,3530.6%
Scottish26,5061.0%
Seminole5600.0%
Senegalese1150.0%
Serbian3320.0%
Shoshone940.0%
Sierra Leonean3040.0%
Sioux3110.0%
Slavic3670.0%
Slovak8430.0%
Slovene5190.0%
Somali2820.0%
South African8130.0%
South American22,6370.9%
South American Indian650.0%
Spaniard6,4650.3%
Spanish3,1850.1%
Spanish American1260.0%
Spanish American Indian1430.0%
Sri Lankan35,0661.3%
Subsaharan African71,8162.8%
Sudanese5540.0%
Swedish9,9060.4%
Swiss2,6510.1%
Syrian9410.0%
Taiwanese810.0%
Thai74,3882.9%
Tohono O'Odham770.0%
Tongan1950.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,1690.0%
Turkish1,2220.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander3810.0%
Ugandan2550.0%
Ukrainian2,3090.1%
Uruguayan2310.0%
Ute470.0%
Venezuelan5,3960.2%
Vietnamese2,1510.1%
Welsh7,4220.3%
West Indian1,3780.1%
Yakama30.0%
Yaqui520.0%
Yugoslavian1,1660.0%
Zimbabwean2740.0%
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Immigrants in Dallas County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dallas County came from Latin America (432,380 | 16.6%), Central America (405,053 | 15.5%), Mexico (320,346 | 12.3%), Asia (134,266 | 5.2%), and South Central Asia (65,137 | 2.5%), together accounting for 52.1% of all Dallas County residents.
Immigrants in Dallas County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,3700.1%
Africa52,9152.0%
Albania2470.0%
Argentina1,6240.1%
Armenia880.0%
Asia134,2665.2%
Australia3820.0%
Austria470.0%
Azores370.0%
Bahamas640.0%
Bangladesh2,8560.1%
Barbados1300.0%
Belarus810.0%
Belgium1130.0%
Belize4670.0%
Bolivia4300.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina9560.0%
Brazil2,0780.1%
Bulgaria5530.0%
Cabo Verde350.0%
Cambodia1,1920.1%
Cameroon2,5170.1%
Canada3,8160.2%
Caribbean10,0750.4%
Central America405,05315.5%
Chile5810.0%
China11,9690.5%
Colombia3,6080.1%
Congo8910.0%
Costa Rica4700.0%
Croatia250.0%
Cuba5,4860.2%
Czechoslovakia1530.0%
Denmark930.0%
Dominica1590.0%
Dominican Republic1,2080.1%
Eastern Africa20,6270.8%
Eastern Asia20,6170.8%
Eastern Europe6,3630.2%
Ecuador9540.0%
Egypt8350.0%
El Salvador47,5081.8%
England1,4880.1%
Eritrea2,1050.1%
Ethiopia11,0080.4%
Europe17,3680.7%
Fiji1390.0%
France1,4240.1%
Germany1,6980.1%
Ghana2,2560.1%
Greece4830.0%
Grenada380.0%
Guatemala12,4340.5%
Guyana3930.0%
Haiti3940.0%
Honduras20,7260.8%
Hong Kong7350.0%
Hungary2190.0%
India45,7261.8%
Indonesia4110.0%
Iran2,5210.1%
Iraq2,0590.1%
Ireland5100.0%
Israel7000.0%
Italy7910.0%
Jamaica1,4790.1%
Japan2,0170.1%
Jordan9260.0%
Kazakhstan1080.0%
Kenya4,0150.2%
Korea6,5400.3%
Kuwait3330.0%
Laos1,1890.1%
Latin America432,38016.6%
Latvia330.0%
Lebanon3660.0%
Liberia1,3410.1%
Lithuania580.0%
Malaysia9490.0%
Mexico320,34612.3%
Middle Africa5,0960.2%
Moldova880.0%
Morocco5480.0%
Nepal5,9820.2%
Netherlands1770.0%
Nicaragua2,3120.1%
Nigeria14,2770.5%
North Macedonia640.0%
Northern Africa2,4530.1%
Northern Europe4,8540.2%
Norway420.0%
Oceania8570.0%
Pakistan5,6010.2%
Panama7210.0%
Peru2,4540.1%
Philippines9,0290.4%
Poland5820.0%
Portugal2370.0%
Romania6860.0%
Russia1,4050.1%
Saudi Arabia9040.0%
Scotland3790.0%
Senegal1050.0%
Serbia1090.0%
Sierra Leone3980.0%
Singapore2940.0%
Somalia3050.0%
South Africa1,2420.1%
South America17,2520.7%
South Central Asia65,1372.5%
South Eastern Asia40,3931.5%
Southern Europe2,4720.1%
Spain9540.0%
Sri Lanka5430.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines220.0%
Sudan7650.0%
Sweden1450.0%
Switzerland1880.0%
Syria7220.0%
Taiwan2,5900.1%
Thailand2,4420.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4760.0%
Turkey6260.0%
Uganda3820.0%
Ukraine8030.0%
Uruguay1760.0%
Uzbekistan980.0%
Venezuela4,7590.2%
Vietnam21,9450.8%
West Indies1250.0%
Western Africa20,6070.8%
Western Asia7,4760.3%
Western Europe3,6470.1%
Yemen2180.0%
Zaire1,1370.0%
Zimbabwe8370.0%
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Sex and Age in Dallas County

Sex and Age in Dallas County

The most populous age groups in Dallas County are 25 to 29 Years (110,293 | 8.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (109,533 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dallas County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93,316 (7.2%)89,033 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years90,596 (7.0%)89,607 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years99,519 (7.7%)92,132 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years92,714 (7.2%)89,220 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years93,765 (7.2%)92,519 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years110,293 (8.5%)109,533 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years105,148 (8.1%)102,005 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years92,386 (7.1%)92,645 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years88,737 (6.9%)84,853 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years80,553 (6.2%)82,637 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years78,715 (6.1%)77,567 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years74,686 (5.8%)74,609 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years67,216 (5.2%)69,588 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years48,659 (3.8%)54,233 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years34,391 (2.7%)43,103 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years21,201 (1.6%)27,761 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years11,708 (0.9%)18,359 (1.4%)
85 Years and over10,729 (0.8%)20,317 (1.5%)
Total1,294,332 (100.0%)1,309,721 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dallas County

Median Family Size in Dallas County

The median family size in Dallas County is 3.43 persons per family, with married-couple families (409,484 | 67.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (54,598 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dallas County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple409,484 (67.6%)3.49
Single Male/Father54,598 (9.0%)3.18
Single Female/Mother141,924 (23.4%)3.38
Total Families606,006 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in Dallas County

The median household size in Dallas County is 2.68 persons per household, with single female/mother households (141,924 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (353,178 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dallas County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple409,484 (42.7%)3.51
Single Male/Father54,598 (5.7%)3.52
Single Female/Mother141,924 (14.8%)3.56
Non-family353,178 (36.8%)1.24
Total Households959,184 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dallas County

Out of a total of 959,184 households in Dallas County, 606,006 (63.2%) are family households, while 353,178 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 225,230, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 288,520.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dallas County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-288,520 (30.1%)
2-Person Households225,230 (23.5%)55,718 (5.8%)
3-Person Households140,007 (14.6%)5,832 (0.6%)
4-Person Households121,367 (12.7%)2,258 (0.2%)
5-Person Households71,914 (7.5%)569 (0.1%)
6-Person Households28,836 (3.0%)227 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18,652 (1.9%)54 (0.0%)
Total606,006 (63.2%)353,178 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Dallas County

Fertility by Age in Dallas County

Average fertility rate in Dallas County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dallas County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,877 (4.9%)21.0
20 to 34 years26,710 (69.5%)88.0
35 to 50 years9,825 (25.6%)35.0
Total38,412 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dallas County

64.9% of women with births (38,412) in Dallas County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 82.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dallas County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years323 (17.2%)1,554 (82.8%)
20 to 34 years16,720 (62.6%)9,990 (37.4%)
35 to 50 years7,889 (80.3%)1,936 (19.7%)
Total24,929 (64.9%)13,483 (35.1%)

Fertility by Education in Dallas County

Average fertility rate in Dallas County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 25.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dallas County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6,336 (16.5%)43.0
High School Diploma9,859 (25.7%)68.0
College or Associate's Degree9,762 (25.4%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree7,619 (19.8%)56.0
Graduate Degree4,836 (12.6%)68.0
Total38,412 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dallas County

35.1% of women with births in Dallas County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 51.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dallas County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,631 (57.3%)2,705 (42.7%)
High School Diploma4,791 (48.6%)5,068 (51.4%)
College or Associate's Degree5,721 (58.6%)4,041 (41.4%)
Bachelor's Degree6,392 (83.9%)1,227 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree4,381 (90.6%)455 (9.4%)
Total24,929 (64.9%)13,483 (35.1%)

Income in Dallas County

Income Overview in Dallas County

Per Capita Income in Dallas County is $39,172, while median incomes of families and households are $80,917 and $70,732 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,604,053$39,172
Median Family Income606,006$80,917
Mean Family Income606,006$119,046
Median Household Income959,184$70,732
Mean Household Income959,184$104,220
Income Deficit606,006$11,312
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,604,05323.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,604,05376.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,604,0530.49

Earnings by Sex in Dallas County

Average Earnings in Dallas County are $40,957, $45,678 for men and $35,038 for women, a difference of 23.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Dallas County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male770,458 (53.9%)$45,678
Female658,080 (46.1%)$35,038
Total1,428,538 (100.0%)$40,957

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dallas County

The most common earnings brackets in Dallas County are $100,000+ for men (134,011 | 17.4%) and $100,000+ for women (63,134 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dallas County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less27,248 (3.5%)32,710 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99914,565 (1.9%)22,322 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49917,462 (2.3%)22,864 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,715 (1.7%)18,189 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49917,539 (2.3%)24,502 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99916,291 (2.1%)21,664 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49917,081 (2.2%)24,022 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99914,293 (1.9%)20,488 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49920,987 (2.7%)25,017 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99924,215 (3.1%)27,944 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99952,279 (6.8%)47,962 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99951,407 (6.7%)41,052 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99946,661 (6.1%)35,139 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99945,332 (5.9%)30,872 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99940,916 (5.3%)31,438 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99932,225 (4.2%)25,538 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99963,152 (8.2%)50,552 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99947,921 (6.2%)40,667 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99974,158 (9.6%)52,004 (7.9%)
$100,000+134,011 (17.4%)63,134 (9.6%)
Total770,458 (100.0%)658,080 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dallas County

Average earnings in Dallas County are $51,147 for men and $40,567 for women, a difference of 20.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,773, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,098. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,188, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,038.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dallas County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,098$22,038
High School Diploma$40,101$28,336
College or Associate's Degree$48,799$38,984
Bachelor's Degree$79,344$60,276
Graduate Degree$108,773$72,188
Total$51,147$40,567

Family Income in Dallas County

Family Income Brackets in Dallas County

According to the Dallas County family income data, there are 107,869 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12,120 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dallas County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021,8163.6%
$10,000 to $14,99912,1202.0%
$15,000 to $24,99930,3005.0%
$25,000 to $34,99941,8146.9%
$35,000 to $49,99969,08511.4%
$50,000 to $74,999106,65717.6%
$75,000 to $99,99981,20513.4%
$100,000 to $149,999107,86917.8%
$150,000 to $199,99954,5419.0%
$200,000+79,99313.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dallas County

7+ person families (16,353 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Dallas County with $99,902 per family, while 2-person families (242,868 | 40.1%) have the highest median income of $39,234 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dallas County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families242,868 (40.1%)$78,467
3-Person Families136,488 (22.5%)$76,315
4-Person Families116,740 (19.3%)$88,128
5-Person Families67,080 (11.1%)$80,532
6-Person Families26,477 (4.4%)$84,670
7+ Person Families16,353 (2.7%)$99,902
Total606,006 (100.0%)$80,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dallas County

The median family income in Dallas County is $80,917, with families comprising 3+ earners (85,358) having the highest median family income of $120,575, while families with no earners (56,212) have the lowest median family income of $32,304, accounting for 14.1% and 9.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dallas County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners56,212 (9.3%)$32,304
1 Earner207,269 (34.2%)$53,849
2 Earners257,167 (42.4%)$103,118
3+ Earners85,358 (14.1%)$120,575
Total606,006 (100.0%)$80,917

Household Income in Dallas County

Household Income Brackets in Dallas County

With 175,531 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Dallas County, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 31,653 households (3.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dallas County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00047,9595.0%
$10,000 to $14,99931,6533.3%
$15,000 to $24,99962,3476.5%
$25,000 to $34,99972,8987.6%
$35,000 to $49,999116,06112.1%
$50,000 to $74,999175,53118.3%
$75,000 to $99,999125,65313.1%
$100,000 to $149,999153,46916.0%
$150,000 to $199,99972,8987.6%
$200,000+101,67410.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dallas County

The median household income in Dallas County is $70,732, with the highest median household income of $80,741 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 342,907 households (35.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,237, with 47,390 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dallas County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years47,390 (4.9%)$44,237
25 to 44 Years393,531 (41.0%)$73,961
45 to 64 Years342,907 (35.7%)$80,741
65+ Years175,356 (18.3%)$53,394
Total959,184 (100.0%)$70,732

Poverty in Dallas County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dallas County

With 12.4% poverty level for males and 15.5% for females among the residents of Dallas County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,068 males (23.1%) and 24,326 females (22.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dallas County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18,591 (20.2%)18,913 (21.5%)
5 Years4,068 (23.1%)4,123 (22.5%)
6 to 11 Years22,941 (20.6%)24,326 (22.5%)
12 to 14 Years12,128 (20.6%)11,236 (20.8%)
15 Years3,849 (21.6%)2,945 (16.7%)
16 and 17 Years6,546 (16.9%)6,569 (17.8%)
18 to 24 Years18,890 (15.0%)22,803 (18.5%)
25 to 34 Years17,854 (8.4%)30,321 (14.4%)
35 to 44 Years15,804 (8.9%)26,672 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years11,755 (7.5%)15,898 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years13,203 (9.4%)16,676 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years8,261 (10.1%)11,512 (11.9%)
75 Years and over4,863 (11.5%)9,135 (14.3%)
Total158,753 (12.4%)201,129 (15.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dallas County

According to the poverty statistics in Dallas County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.5% of males and 90.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dallas County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73,490 (79.8%)68,942 (78.5%)
5 Years13,549 (76.9%)14,190 (77.5%)
6 to 11 Years88,421 (79.4%)83,710 (77.5%)
12 to 14 Years46,771 (79.4%)42,864 (79.2%)
15 Years13,937 (78.4%)14,725 (83.3%)
16 and 17 Years32,096 (83.1%)30,383 (82.2%)
18 to 24 Years106,880 (85.0%)100,111 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years195,121 (91.6%)180,841 (85.6%)
35 to 44 Years162,509 (91.1%)150,667 (85.0%)
45 to 54 Years145,815 (92.5%)144,083 (90.1%)
55 to 64 Years127,118 (90.6%)126,920 (88.4%)
65 to 74 Years73,465 (89.9%)84,829 (88.0%)
75 Years and over37,569 (88.5%)54,911 (85.7%)
Total1,116,741 (87.5%)1,097,176 (84.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dallas County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dallas County show that 6.1% or 24,934 of the total 409,484 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.7%, comprising of 697 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 7,765 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dallas County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children204,035 (96.3%)7,765 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children141,626 (93.8%)9,361 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children36,650 (83.8%)7,111 (16.3%)
5 or more Children2,239 (76.3%)697 (23.7%)
Total384,550 (93.9%)24,934 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dallas County

According to the poverty data in Dallas County, 11.6% or 6,316 single-father households and 24.4% or 34,587 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (47.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,600 households (83.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dallas County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,326 (9.0%)5,136 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,564 (11.1%)18,167 (26.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,268 (24.0%)9,684 (51.0%)
5 or more Children158 (47.6%)1,600 (83.7%)
Total6,316 (11.6%)34,587 (24.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dallas County

The poverty data for Dallas County shows that 24,934 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 40,903 of the single-parent households (20.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 697 households (23.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,758 household (78.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dallas County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7,765 (3.7%)7,462 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children9,361 (6.2%)20,731 (22.3%)
3 or 4 Children7,111 (16.3%)10,952 (45.1%)
5 or more Children697 (23.7%)1,758 (78.3%)
Total24,934 (6.1%)40,903 (20.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Dallas County

Employment by Class of Employer in Dallas County

Among the 1,292,835 employed individuals in Dallas County, private company employees (966,259 | 74.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (85,698 | 6.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (74,477 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dallas County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees966,25974.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)42,1173.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)85,6986.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations74,4775.8%
Local Government Employees71,1035.5%
State Government Employees27,4862.1%
Federal Government Employees23,0661.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2,6290.2%
Total1,292,835100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dallas County

According to the labor force statistics for Dallas County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,014,287), 69.0% or 1,389,858 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 68,103 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.1% or 187,072 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 7,242 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dallas County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years50,644 (34.6%)7,242 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years141,948 (76.2%)12,208 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years187,072 (85.1%)9,728 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years175,666 (84.8%)7,378 (4.2%)
35 to 44 Years298,373 (83.2%)11,637 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years261,967 (82.0%)9,169 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years113,464 (76.0%)4,312 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years87,144 (63.7%)3,747 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years61,872 (34.3%)2,784 (4.5%)
75 Years and over11,558 (10.5%)636 (5.5%)
Total1,389,858 (69.0%)68,103 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dallas County

According to labor force statistics for Dallas County, 80.8% of individuals (1,124,066) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,391,171) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 46,087 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.8% or 418,592 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.7% or 13,538 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dallas County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School185,439 (71.1%)11,737 (4.5%)
High School Diploma237,513 (75.9%)17,837 (5.7%)
College / Associate Degree282,076 (82.8%)15,671 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher418,592 (87.8%)12,872 (2.7%)
Total1,124,066 (80.8%)57,038 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dallas County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dallas County are Management (131,227 | 10.0%), Community & Social Service (124,873 | 9.5%), Business & Financial (91,338 | 6.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (88,926 | 6.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (63,777 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dallas County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dallas County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.2%), and Health Technologists (70.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dallas County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management76,799 (58.5%)54,428 (41.5%)
Business & Financial42,692 (46.7%)48,646 (53.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science64,757 (72.8%)24,169 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics40,375 (71.0%)16,535 (29.0%)
Architecture & Engineering19,950 (85.4%)3,420 (14.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,432 (51.3%)4,214 (48.7%)
Community & Social Service 45,205 (36.2%)79,668 (63.8%)
Education, Arts & Media6,215 (37.9%)10,164 (62.1%)
Legal Services & Support9,009 (49.9%)9,031 (50.1%)
Education Instruction & Library17,129 (26.9%)46,648 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12,852 (48.2%)13,825 (51.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating17,879 (28.8%)44,166 (71.2%)
Health Technologists12,994 (29.6%)30,838 (70.4%)
Total (Category)247,332 (49.6%)251,077 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)719,800 (54.5%)599,721 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dallas County are Food Preparation & Serving (68,001 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (56,927 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (34,220 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (30,035 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (20,432 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Dallas County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dallas County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.6%), Security & Protection (67.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (66.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.4%), Personal Care & Service (71.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dallas County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,667 (13.6%)29,553 (86.4%)
Security & Protection13,794 (67.5%)6,638 (32.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention9,201 (66.1%)4,724 (33.9%)
Law Enforcement4,593 (70.6%)1,914 (29.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving31,499 (46.3%)36,502 (53.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29,910 (52.5%)27,017 (47.5%)
Personal Care & Service8,670 (28.9%)21,365 (71.1%)
Total (Category)88,540 (42.2%)121,075 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)719,800 (54.5%)599,721 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dallas County are Office & Administration (151,391 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (126,201 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dallas County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dallas County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related63,858 (50.6%)62,343 (49.4%)
Office & Administration42,824 (28.3%)108,567 (71.7%)
Total (Category)106,682 (38.4%)170,910 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)719,800 (54.5%)599,721 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dallas County are Construction & Extraction (109,647 | 8.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (38,114 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,411 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dallas County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dallas County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry904 (64.1%)507 (35.9%)
Construction & Extraction106,577 (97.2%)3,070 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair36,188 (95.0%)1,926 (5.1%)
Total (Category)143,669 (96.3%)5,503 (3.7%)
Total (Overall)719,800 (54.5%)599,721 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dallas County are Production (65,490 | 5.0%), Material Moving (65,105 | 4.9%), and Transportation (54,138 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dallas County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dallas County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production42,330 (64.6%)23,160 (35.4%)
Transportation46,996 (86.8%)7,142 (13.2%)
Material Moving44,251 (68.0%)20,854 (32.0%)
Total (Category)133,577 (72.3%)51,156 (27.7%)
Total (Overall)719,800 (54.5%)599,721 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dallas County

Employment Industries in Dallas County

The major employment industries in Dallas County include Health Care & Social Assistance (142,206 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (141,224 | 10.7%), Construction (138,126 | 10.5%), Professional & Scientific (123,897 | 9.4%), and Manufacturing (106,369 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Dallas County

Employment Industries by Sex in Dallas County

The Dallas County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.3%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (79.3%), and Utilities (75.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.8%), Educational Services (68.8%), and Enterprise Management (61.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dallas County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,374 (60.7%)889 (39.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4,461 (79.3%)1,163 (20.7%)
Construction127,490 (92.3%)10,636 (7.7%)
Manufacturing71,714 (67.4%)34,655 (32.6%)
Wholesale Trade25,907 (66.9%)12,819 (33.1%)
Retail Trade71,518 (50.6%)69,706 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing63,559 (72.5%)24,139 (27.5%)
Utilities5,324 (75.0%)1,771 (25.0%)
Information16,016 (59.9%)10,725 (40.1%)
Finance & Insurance37,355 (43.8%)48,034 (56.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing19,258 (58.3%)13,755 (41.7%)
Professional & Scientific70,328 (56.8%)53,569 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management1,037 (38.1%)1,686 (61.9%)
Administrative & Support39,246 (55.1%)32,034 (44.9%)
Educational Services29,416 (31.2%)64,787 (68.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance34,417 (24.2%)107,789 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10,936 (54.2%)9,226 (45.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services44,469 (46.3%)51,592 (53.7%)
Public Administration14,694 (47.4%)16,277 (52.6%)
Total719,800 (54.5%)599,721 (45.5%)

Education in Dallas County

School Enrollment in Dallas County

The most common levels of schooling among the 671,838 students in Dallas County are middle school (151,482 | 22.6%), high school (150,458 | 22.4%), and elementary school (142,692 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Dallas County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool40,1816.0%
Kindergarten38,5155.7%
Elementary School142,69221.2%
Middle School151,48222.6%
High School150,45822.4%
College / Undergraduate115,48317.2%
Graduate / Professional33,0274.9%
Total671,838100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dallas County

Out of a total of 671,838 students who are enrolled in schools in Dallas County, 88,683 (13.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 583,155 (86.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10,784 (34.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 97,829 (92.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dallas County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds20,409 (65.4%)10,784 (34.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old155,316 (90.6%)16,197 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds171,342 (91.7%)15,424 (8.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds97,829 (92.0%)8,471 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds40,437 (84.9%)7,217 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45,330 (78.3%)12,585 (21.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30,523 (75.3%)10,023 (24.7%)
35 Years and over22,024 (73.5%)7,927 (26.5%)
Total583,155 (86.8%)88,683 (13.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dallas County

Business (157,843 | 25.9%), science & technology (53,599 | 8.8%), engineering (51,684 | 8.5%), education (48,080 | 7.9%), and social sciences (44,279 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 609,770 individuals in Dallas County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dallas County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics36,2705.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural32,3585.3%
Physical & Health Sciences15,4762.5%
Psychology24,2144.0%
Social Sciences44,2797.3%
Engineering51,6848.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies6,7291.1%
Science & Technology53,5998.8%
Business157,84325.9%
Education48,0807.9%
Literature & Languages23,0183.8%
Liberal Arts & History26,3014.3%
Visual & Performing Arts25,8514.2%
Communications32,1355.3%
Arts & Humanities31,9335.2%
Total609,770100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dallas County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dallas County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dallas County are males with 2 vehicles (291,241, accounting for 41.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (226,495, making up 50.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dallas County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22,600 (3.2%)18,376 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle150,253 (21.3%)161,996 (27.8%)
2 Vehicles291,241 (41.2%)226,495 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles144,229 (20.4%)105,609 (18.1%)
4 Vehicles67,049 (9.5%)48,079 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles30,603 (4.3%)21,509 (3.7%)
Total705,975 (100.0%)582,064 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dallas County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dallas County are 30 to 34 minutes (215,144 commuters, 18.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (172,991 commuters, 15.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (170,576 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Dallas County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17,7281.5%
5 to 9 Minutes70,8726.2%
10 to 14 Minutes132,67211.6%
15 to 19 Minutes170,57614.9%
20 to 24 Minutes172,99115.1%
25 to 29 Minutes84,8567.4%
30 to 34 Minutes215,14418.8%
35 to 39 Minutes37,3703.3%
40 to 44 Minutes51,3314.5%
45 to 59 Minutes102,7049.0%
60 to 89 Minutes66,1565.8%
90 or more Minutes19,8711.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Dallas County

The most common commute times in Dallas County are 30 to 34 minutes (121,729 commuters, 19.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (93,415 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dallas County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9,194 (1.5%)8,534 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes35,174 (5.5%)35,698 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes68,865 (10.8%)63,807 (12.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes92,438 (14.5%)78,138 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes94,506 (14.9%)78,485 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes46,844 (7.4%)38,012 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes121,729 (19.2%)93,415 (18.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes21,000 (3.3%)16,370 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes30,677 (4.8%)20,654 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes58,407 (9.2%)44,297 (8.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes43,361 (6.8%)22,795 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes13,577 (2.1%)6,294 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dallas County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dallas County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (90,003, 14.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (75,962, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dallas County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM36,006 (5.7%)18,821 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37,855 (5.9%)15,554 (3.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM35,147 (5.5%)18,910 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71,184 (11.2%)39,184 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49,495 (7.8%)42,062 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90,003 (14.2%)75,962 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM58,630 (9.2%)58,367 (11.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM78,696 (12.4%)68,838 (13.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM33,338 (5.2%)33,079 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM43,576 (6.9%)44,543 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM18,675 (2.9%)18,084 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7,574 (1.2%)6,399 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM36,786 (5.8%)31,015 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM38,807 (6.1%)35,681 (7.0%)
Total635,772 (100.0%)506,499 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dallas County

Occupancy by Ownership in Dallas County

Of the total 959,184 dwellings in Dallas County, owner-occupied units account for 484,698 (50.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 474,486 (49.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dallas County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units484,69850.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units474,48649.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units959,184100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dallas County

Occupancy by Household Size in Dallas County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household288,52030.1%
2-Person Household280,94829.3%
3-Person Household145,83915.2%
4+ Person Household243,87725.4%
Total Housing Units959,184100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dallas County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dallas County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household102,181 (35.4%)186,339 (64.6%)
2-Person Household155,154 (55.2%)125,794 (44.8%)
3-Person Household78,516 (53.8%)67,323 (46.2%)
4+ Person Household148,847 (61.0%)95,030 (39.0%)
Total Housing Units484,698 (50.5%)474,486 (49.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dallas County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dallas County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School75,466 (50.1%)75,001 (49.8%)
High School Diploma85,358 (43.8%)109,347 (56.2%)
College/Associate Degree120,694 (48.1%)130,081 (51.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher203,180 (55.9%)160,057 (44.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dallas County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dallas County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years248,06325.9%
35 to 44 Years192,85820.1%
45 to 54 Years176,55718.4%
55 to 64 Years166,35017.3%
65 to 74 Years108,24411.3%
75 to 84 Years47,6445.0%
85 Years and Over19,4682.0%
Total959,184100.0%

Housing Finances in Dallas County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dallas County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dallas County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied484,698 (50.5%)$93,226
Renter-Occupied474,486 (49.5%)$55,022
Average959,184 (100.0%)$70,732

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dallas County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dallas County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009,172 (1.9%)21,125 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9996,112 (1.3%)11,259 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99910,395 (2.1%)21,651 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9999,495 (2.0%)16,533 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99911,994 (2.5%)23,977 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99925,233 (5.2%)47,603 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99942,907 (8.8%)73,280 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99978,251 (16.1%)97,708 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99963,812 (13.2%)61,490 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99993,146 (19.2%)59,920 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more134,181 (27.7%)39,940 (8.4%)
Total484,698 (100.0%)474,486 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dallas County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dallas County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014,851 (3.1%)5,981 (1.3%)
$300 to $49938,425 (7.9%)5,846 (1.2%)
$500 to $79969,659 (14.4%)18,154 (3.8%)
$800 to $99942,171 (8.7%)52,225 (11.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49994,021 (19.4%)197,267 (41.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99979,880 (16.5%)118,288 (24.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49951,408 (10.6%)43,452 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99930,599 (6.3%)12,543 (2.6%)
$3,000 or more63,684 (13.1%)10,394 (2.2%)
Total484,698 (100.0%)474,486 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dallas County

Housing Structures in Dallas County

Housing Structures in Dallas County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached521,70254.4%
Single Unit, Attached36,9173.8%
2 Unit Apartments12,8071.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments42,2214.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments64,9406.8%
10 or more Apartments264,67227.6%
Mobile Home / Other15,9251.7%
Total959,184100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dallas County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dallas County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached430,287 (82.5%)91,415 (17.5%)
Single Unit, Attached21,894 (59.3%)15,023 (40.7%)
2 Unit Apartments1,679 (13.1%)11,128 (86.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,602 (10.9%)37,619 (89.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,133 (4.8%)61,807 (95.2%)
10 or more Apartments11,929 (4.5%)252,743 (95.5%)
Mobile Home / Other11,174 (70.2%)4,751 (29.8%)
Total484,698 (50.5%)474,486 (49.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dallas County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dallas County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,537 (0.5%)27,445 (5.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms13,586 (2.8%)170,228 (35.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms135,236 (27.9%)198,997 (41.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms198,039 (40.9%)62,704 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms135,300 (27.9%)15,112 (3.2%)
Total484,698 (100.0%)474,486 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dallas County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dallas County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas270,860 (55.9%)75,016 (15.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,923 (1.0%)3,289 (0.7%)
Electricity205,801 (42.5%)390,429 (82.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene187 (0.0%)369 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,318 (0.3%)905 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used1,609 (0.3%)4,478 (0.9%)
Total484,698 (100.0%)474,486 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dallas County

Household Vehicle Usage in Dallas County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11,573 (2.4%)52,787 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle115,096 (23.7%)237,484 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles206,705 (42.6%)141,697 (29.9%)
3 or more Vehicles151,324 (31.2%)42,518 (9.0%)
Total484,698 (100.0%)474,486 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dallas County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dallas County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units201,217283,481
Median Property Value$222,300$275,200
Median Household Income$73,155$94,295
Monthly Housing Costs$721$58,475
Real Estate Taxes$3,382$11,333

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dallas County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dallas County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012,189 (6.1%)6,007 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99919,542 (9.7%)9,827 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999105,328 (52.3%)144,097 (50.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99935,541 (17.7%)69,800 (24.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99913,888 (6.9%)28,130 (9.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,207 (2.6%)10,321 (3.6%)
$1,000,000 or more9,522 (4.7%)15,299 (5.4%)
Total201,217 (100.0%)283,481 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dallas County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dallas County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009,571 (4.8%)2,341 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99920,962 (10.4%)5,713 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,712 (7.3%)10,922 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99922,138 (11.0%)10,521 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,455 (17.6%)20,769 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,743 (12.8%)42,796 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99932,750 (16.3%)38,069 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more39,886 (19.8%)60,396 (21.3%)
Total201,217 (100.0%)283,481 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dallas County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dallas County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x65,595 (32.6%)109,037 (38.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x36,732 (18.2%)92,008 (32.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x23,728 (11.8%)76,375 (26.9%)
4.0x or more72,293 (35.9%)42,770 (15.1%)
Total201,217 (100.0%)283,481 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dallas County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dallas County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80021,670 (10.8%)1,143 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49918,915 (9.4%)10,705 (3.8%)
$800 to $1,499138,933 (69.1%)17,048 (6.0%)
Total201,217 (100.0%)283,481 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dallas County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dallas County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dallas County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years196,392 (89.8%)22,243 (10.2%)
6 to 18 Years402,191 (83.0%)82,197 (17.0%)
19 to 25 Years173,307 (66.4%)87,528 (33.6%)
26 to 34 Years267,770 (70.4%)112,624 (29.6%)
35 to 44 Years245,748 (69.2%)109,647 (30.8%)
45 to 54 Years235,409 (74.2%)81,994 (25.8%)
55 to 64 Years229,500 (80.8%)54,417 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years172,207 (96.7%)5,860 (3.3%)
75 Years and older104,467 (98.1%)2,011 (1.9%)
Total2,026,991 (78.4%)558,521 (21.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dallas County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dallas County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born196,392 (89.8%)22,243 (10.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen402,191 (83.0%)82,197 (17.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen173,307 (66.4%)87,528 (33.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dallas County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dallas County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000204,180 (72.3%)78,321 (27.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999332,542 (69.9%)143,532 (30.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999337,623 (73.3%)122,909 (26.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999273,824 (77.0%)81,552 (23.0%)
$100,000 and over867,513 (87.0%)129,401 (13.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dallas County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dallas County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6108,345 (49.6%)93,942 (43.0%)
6 to 18 Years204,515 (42.2%)210,784 (43.5%)
19 to 25 Years23,358 (9.0%)153,873 (59.0%)
25 to 34 Years30,519 (8.0%)244,880 (64.4%)
35 to 44 Years28,226 (7.9%)224,296 (63.1%)
45 to 54 Years29,247 (9.2%)213,726 (67.3%)
55 to 64 Years43,677 (15.4%)195,241 (68.8%)
65 to 74 Years158,437 (89.0%)83,013 (46.6%)
75 Years and over102,741 (96.5%)51,219 (48.1%)
Total729,065 (28.2%)1,470,974 (56.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dallas County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dallas County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years870 (0.9%)386 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years15,558 (6.3%)11,838 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years19,549 (5.7%)18,538 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years45,977 (9.7%)54,807 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years21,104 (25.8%)24,105 (25.0%)
75 Years and over19,139 (45.1%)32,319 (50.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dallas County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dallas County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years571 (0.6%)191 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,302 (0.5%)1,054 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,309 (0.7%)2,117 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years10,139 (2.1%)8,892 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,831 (10.8%)5,132 (5.3%)
75 Years and over10,142 (23.9%)11,776 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dallas County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years453 (0.5%)311 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years3,095 (1.3%)4,192 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years4,675 (1.4%)6,151 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years12,512 (2.6%)15,869 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,161 (7.5%)6,221 (6.5%)
75 Years and over3,971 (9.4%)8,434 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dallas County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12,234 (5.0%)7,424 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years11,989 (3.5%)9,476 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years15,298 (3.2%)17,458 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,363 (5.3%)5,121 (5.3%)
75 Years and over4,834 (11.4%)9,253 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dallas County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,311 (0.5%)1,358 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,906 (1.1%)2,995 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years20,021 (4.2%)29,488 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,165 (13.7%)16,680 (17.3%)
75 Years and over10,851 (25.6%)22,997 (35.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dallas County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,886 (1.2%)2,024 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,394 (0.7%)2,209 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years7,758 (1.6%)10,887 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,159 (5.1%)5,326 (5.5%)
75 Years and over4,264 (10.1%)10,578 (16.5%)

Technology Access in Dallas County

Computing Device Access in Dallas County

Computing Device Access in Dallas County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop747,06377.9%
Smartphone871,94090.9%
Tablet590,78661.6%
No Computing Device51,2435.3%
Total959,184100.0%

Internet Access in Dallas County

Internet Access in Dallas County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet9610.1%
Broadband Home691,96872.1%
Cellular Data Only126,45413.2%
Satellite Internet64,7666.8%
No Internet112,42511.7%
Total959,184100.0%

Dallas County Summary

Dallas County, Texas is located in the north-central part of the state and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. It is the second-most populous county in Texas and the ninth-most populous county in the United States. The county seat is Dallas, the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest city in the United States.

Geography

Dallas County is located in north-central Texas, and is bordered by Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, and Tarrant counties. It covers an area of 909 square miles, making it the second-largest county in Texas. The county is divided into four distinct regions: the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the Blackland Prairie, the Grand Prairie, and the East Texas Timberlands. The county is home to several major rivers, including the Trinity, Elm, and Trinity River.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the most populous region in the county, and is home to the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, and Grand Prairie. The Blackland Prairie is a region of rolling hills and grasslands, and is home to the cities of Mesquite, Garland, and Richardson. The Grand Prairie is a region of flat, open land, and is home to the cities of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and DeSoto. The East Texas Timberlands is a region of dense forests and is home to the cities of Lancaster, Hutchins, and Wilmer.

Climate

Dallas County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F, and the average annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. The county is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hail.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Dallas County had a population of 2,368,139. The racial makeup of the county was 57.2% White, 25.7% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.

Economy

Dallas County is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries and businesses. The county is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, ExxonMobil, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Instruments. The county is also home to several major universities, including the University of Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and the University of North Texas.
The county is home to several major airports, including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field, and Dallas Executive Airport. The county is also home to several major highways, including Interstate 20, Interstate 30, and Interstate 35.
Dallas County is home to a variety of cultural attractions, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Zoo, and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The county is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Texas Rangers.

Conclusion

Dallas County, Texas is a vibrant and diverse county located in north-central Texas. It is the second-most populous county in Texas and the ninth-most populous county in the United States. The county is home to a variety of industries and businesses, as well as several major universities, airports, and highways. The county is also home to a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, zoos, and professional sports teams. Dallas County is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Dallas County?
Total Population of Dallas County is 2,604,053.
What is the Total Male Population of Dallas County?
Total Male Population of Dallas County is 1,294,332.
What is the Total Female Population of Dallas County?
Total Female Population of Dallas County is 1,309,721.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dallas County?
There are 98.83 Males per 100 Females in Dallas County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dallas County?
There are 101.19 Females per 100 Males in Dallas County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dallas County?
Median Population Age in Dallas County is 33.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dallas County
Average Family Size in Dallas County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dallas County
Average Household Size in Dallas County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Dallas County?
Per Capita income in Dallas County is $39,172.
What is the Median Family Income in Dallas County?
Median Family Income in Dallas County is $80,917.
What is the Median Household income in Dallas County?
Median Household Income in Dallas County is $70,732.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dallas County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dallas County is 23.3%.
Women in Dallas County earn 76.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dallas County?
Family Income Deficit in Dallas County is $11,312.
Families that are below poverty line in Dallas County earn $11,312 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dallas County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dallas County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dallas County?
There are 1,389,858 People in the Labor Forcein in Dallas County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dallas County?
69.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Dallas County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dallas County?
Unemployment Rate in Dallas County is 4.9%.