Dallas, Texas

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
1,300,642
Population
$63,985
Median Income
$270,700
Home Value
33.1
Median Age

Demographics

Dallas has a population of 1,300,642 with a median age of 33.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
48.1%
Hispanic
42.4%
Black
23.6%
Asian
3.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population1,300,642
Median Age33.1
White48.1%
Black or African American23.6%
Asian3.7%
Hispanic or Latino42.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Dallas is $63,985, which is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $41,761. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

$63,985
Median Household Income
$41,761
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Dallas is 5.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Dallas, 80.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
80.2%
Bachelor's+
36.5%
Graduate+
14.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher80.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher36.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree14.1%

Housing

The median home value in Dallas is $270,700, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,305. The homeownership rate is 41.9%.

$270,700
Median Home Value
$1,305/mo
Median Rent
41.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$270,700
Median Monthly Rent$1,305
Homeownership Rate41.9%
Vacancy Rate10.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dallas, Texas?
The population of Dallas, Texas is 1,300,642 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dallas, Texas?
The median household income in Dallas, Texas is $63,985. This is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Dallas, Texas?
The median home value in Dallas, Texas is $270,700. The median monthly rent is $1,305.
What percentage of people in Dallas have a college degree?
In Dallas, Texas, 36.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 80.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Dallas, Texas an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Dallas, Texas is 4.2x (median home value $270,700 vs. median income $63,985), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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