Dallas County Summary

Life in Dallas County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dallas County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dallas County:

  • The population in Dallas County is 2,604,053.

  • The median home value in Dallas County is $312,163.

  • The median income in Dallas County is $70,732.

  • The median rent in Dallas County is $1,374.

  • The unemployment rate in Dallas County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Dallas County is 14.0%.

  • The average high in Dallas County is 81.1° and there are 100.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dallas County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dallas County

Dallas, TX Population 1,300,642

Irving, TX Population 254,962

Garland, TX Population 244,026

Grand Prairie, TX Population 197,279

Mesquite, TX Population 149,439

Carrollton, TX Population 132,284

Lewisville, TX Population 125,028

Richardson, TX Population 118,063

Rowlett, TX Population 63,291

Wylie, TX Population 57,063

DeSoto, TX Population 55,882

Grapevine, TX Population 50,763

Cedar Hill, TX Population 48,733

Coppell, TX Population 42,513

Lancaster, TX Population 40,958

Duncanville, TX Population 40,288

Farmers Branch, TX Population 35,985

Sachse, TX Population 27,829

Balch Springs, TX Population 27,322

University Park, TX Population 25,179

Seagoville, TX Population 18,658

Addison, TX Population 17,026

Glenn Heights, TX Population 16,445

Highland Park, TX Population 8,840

Sunnyvale, TX Population 7,873

Hutchins, TX Population 5,633

Wilmer, TX Population 5,370

Ovilla, TX Population 4,077

Cockrell Hill, TX Population 3,799

Ferris, TX Population 2,785

Combine, TX Population 2,609

Map Of Dallas County

Dallas County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Dallas County is 81.1°.

  • There are 74.54 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 100.0 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:22 hours of sun each day in Dallas County.

StatDallas County
Mean High81.1
Nice Days74.54
Rainfall100.0
Snowfall0.7
Sunny_hours6:22
81.1°
Average High
100.0
Inches of Rain

Dallas County Photos

Joe Chow
Source: Wikipedia User Mahanga | CC BY-SA 3.0
Addison Circle Fountains
Source: Wikipedia User Mahanga | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Dallas From The Trinity River
Source: Wikipedia User nthomas76207 | CC BY 2.0
Samuell Hs
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Downtown Dallas From The Trinity River
Source: Wikipedia User nthomas76207 | CC BY 2.0
Carrolltonc Texas   Municipal Complex
Source: Wikipedia User drumguy8800 (xvisionx.com | GFDL

Dallas County Demographics

Population over time in Dallas County

The current population in Dallas County is 2,604,053. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,604,722 -0.7%
2021 2,622,634 0.6%
2020 2,606,868 -

Gender in Dallas County

  • Dallas County is 50.3% female with 1,309,721 female residents.

  • Dallas County is 49.7% male with 1,294,332 male residents.

Female
50.3% (1,309,721)
Male
49.7% (1,294,332)
Gender Dallas County TX USA
Female 50.3% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dallas County

Dallas County is:

  • 27.4% White with 713,636 White residents.

  • 22.2% African American with 577,868 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 4,989 American Indian residents.

  • 6.6% Asian with 173,014 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 935 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 7,176 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 60,006 Two Or More residents.

  • 41.0% Hispanic with 1,066,429 Hispanic residents.

White
27.4% (713,636)
African American
22.2% (577,868)
American Indian
0.2% (4,989)
Asian
6.6% (173,014)
Hawaiian
0.0% (935)
Other
0.3% (7,176)
Two Or More
2.3% (60,006)
Hispanic
41.0% (1,066,429)

Table: Dallas County By Race

Race Dallas County TX USA
White 27.4% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 22.2% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 6.6% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 41.0% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Dallas County, Texas

  • 5.0% of households in Dallas County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Dallas County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Dallas County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Dallas County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Dallas County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Dallas County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Dallas County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Dallas County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Dallas County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Dallas County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (129,412)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (87,000)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (168,318)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (197,739)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (315,431)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (477,704)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (340,177)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (415,553)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.6% (197,631)
$200,000 or more
10.6% (275,083)
Income Dallas County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.6% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.6% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dallas County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Dallas County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Dallas County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Dallas County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Dallas County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Dallas County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Dallas County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Dallas County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Dallas County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dallas County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (260,405)
9-12th Grade
9% (234,364)
High School / GED
23% (598,932)
Some College
19% (494,770)
Associate's Degree
6% (156,243)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (546,851)
Master's Degree
9% (234,364)
Professional Degree
2% (52,081)
Doctorate Degree
1% (26,040)
Education Dallas County TX USA
< 9th Grade 9% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 23% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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