Dallas County, TX

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    2024 Population
    2.62M
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.1
    0.294% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.9%
    0.49% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,547
    3.23% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $303,000
    9.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1.33M
    0.748% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Dallas County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    83.8% of the residents in Dallas County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Dallas County, TX are Dallas College (12,746 degrees awarded in 2024), The University of Texas at Dallas (10,265 degrees), and Southern Methodist University (4,048 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Dallas County, TX was $303,000, and the homeownership rate was 50.8%.

    Most people in Dallas County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Dallas County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Dallas County, TX is home to a population of 2.62M people, from which 83.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 24.7% of Dallas County, TX residents were born outside of the country (647k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (691k people) in Dallas County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 579k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 464k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    83.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    83.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 83.8% of Dallas County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Dallas County, TX was 83.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dallas County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      691k ± 1.54k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      579k ± 2.94k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      464k ± 9.47k
    41.3%
    Hispanic Population
    1.08M people

    In 2024, there were 1.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (691k people) in Dallas County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 579k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 464k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    41.3% of the people in Dallas County, TX are hispanic (1.08M people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Dallas County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    24.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    647k people
    24.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    638k people

    As of 2024, 24.7% of Dallas County, TX residents (647k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dallas County, TX was 24.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      23,903 ± 1,724
    2. Vietnam
      22,336 ± 1,317
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      14,234 ± 1,259

    Dallas County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    78.5% of the population of Dallas County, TX has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 8.65% on Medicare, 9.88% on non-group plans, and 0.815% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Dallas County, TX see 1,387 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,387 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1049 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 455 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,387 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dallas County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Dallas County, TX see an average of 1,387 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,387 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    21.5%
    Uninsured
    43.6%
    Employer Coverage
    15.6%
    Medicaid
    8.65%
    Medicare
    9.88%
    Non-Group
    0.815%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dallas County, TX declined by 0.673% from 21.6% to 21.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dallas County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.48 in Dallas County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Dallas County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 23.6% in Dallas County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Dallas County, TX employs 1.33M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Dallas County, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (147,625 people), Retail Trade (140,812 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (134,611 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($101,220), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,270), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,141).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.33M
    2024 Value
    ± 11,428
    0.748%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.19%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dallas County, TX grew at a rate of 0.748%, from 1.32M employees to 1.33M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dallas County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (148,941 people), Management Occupations (137,601 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (119,303 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dallas County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.33M
    2024 Value
    ± 11,428
    0.748%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.19%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Dallas County, TX grew at a rate of 0.748%, from 1.32M employees to 1.33M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dallas County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (147,625 people), Retail Trade (140,812 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (134,611 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dallas County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Dallas County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,643
    Median earning men ± $562
    $41,951
    Median earning women ± $527

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,944), Information ($77,123), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,170).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($73,248), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,859), and Public Administration ($59,482).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 7,197
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 3,997
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 3,589
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $18.2M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. $13.6M
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $12.2M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Dallas County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Dallas County, TX awarded 37,851 degrees. The student population of Dallas County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 64,879 male students and 80,581 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Dallas County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (11,514 and 34.4%), White (9,631 and 28.8%), Black or African American (5,213 and 15.6%), and Asian (4,673 and 14%).

    The largest universities in Dallas County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Dallas College (12,746 and 33.7%), The University of Texas at Dallas (10,265 and 27.1%), and Southern Methodist University (4,048 and 10.7%).

    The most popular majors in Dallas County, TX are General Studies (5,439 and 14.4%), General Business Administration & Management (1,577 and 4.17%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (1,467 and 3.88%).

    The median tuition costs are $17,690 for private four year colleges, and $7,840 and $20,139 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Dallas County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 145,460 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 145,460 students enrolled in Dallas County, TX, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 49,054 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Computer & Information Sciences
      922 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      733 degrees awarded
    3. General Finance
      596 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dallas County, TX was General Computer & Information Sciences with 922 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dallas County, TX according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Dallas College
      12,746 degrees awarded
    2. The University of Texas at Dallas
      10,265 degrees awarded
    3. Southern Methodist University
      4,048 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dallas College with 12,746 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 17,312 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dallas County, TX, which is 0.843 times less than the 20,539 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 11,514 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 9,631 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($18,196) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Dallas County, TX was $303,000 in 2024, which is 0.911 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $277,900 to $303,000, a 9.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Dallas County, TX is 50.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Dallas County, TX have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dallas County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 20.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dallas County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.11%.

    Housing

    Property

    $303,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,811
    $498,911
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$5,837

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dallas County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dallas County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    50.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 50.8% of the housing units in Dallas County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,547
    Median Household Income
    ± $806
    983k
    Number of Households
    ± 9,223

    In 2024, the median household income of the 983k households in Dallas County, TX grew to $76,547 from the previous year's value of $74,149.

    The following chart displays the households in Dallas County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Dallas County, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.7%)
    3. Carpooled (11.5%)

    In 2024, 68.4% of workers in Dallas County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.7%) and those who carpooled to work (11.5%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Dallas County, TX have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in Dallas County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Dallas County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dallas County, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 20.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dallas County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.11%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dallas County, TX (360k out of 2.59M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dallas County, TX is Hispanic, followed by Black and White.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 19.5% of the children was living in poverty in Dallas County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 480 in Dallas County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 18.7% per 100,000 population.

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