Population 6,242 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dallas County
Household size in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Dallas County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.42 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Dallas County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Dallas County: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dallas County
Renters in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Dallas County own their homes; 27.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 70.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.9% of the housing in Dallas County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Dallas County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Arkansas overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $419 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $519 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $632 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $635 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$216 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in Dallas County runs $635 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $216 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dallas County
Bachelor's degrees in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Dallas County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose. Only five of Arkansas' 75 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Dallas County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dallas County runs well above the national rate: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few Arkansas counties have higher unemployment: only seven of 75. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dallas County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 2.34 | 46.8 | 14.7% | 27.4% | 26.9% | 1979 | $635 | 12.0% | 85.7% | 9.2% |
| Cleveland County | 2.53 | 43.0 | 11.2% | 17.4% | 16.2% | 1986 | $790 | 19.6% | 92.6% | 2.1% |
| Lincoln County | 2.40 | 39.7 | 16.8% | 23.9% | 20.0% | 1982 | $751 | 15.0% | 84.0% | 2.0% |
| Nevada County | 2.48 | 41.5 | 14.2% | 24.0% | 24.3% | 1983 | $861 | 14.7% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Desha County | 2.37 | 41.0 | 19.3% | 43.2% | 19.8% | 1979 | $741 | 12.4% | 79.4% | 8.0% |
| Howard County | 2.48 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 27.5% | 16.4% | 1980 | $743 | 17.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Little River County | 2.47 | 42.6 | 13.1% | 19.9% | 18.8% | 1981 | $800 | 17.6% | 91.6% | 7.4% |
| Bolivar County | 2.35 | 38.5 | 22.1% | 37.4% | 12.2% | 1978 | $801 | 29.3% | 84.7% | 7.7% |
| McCurtain County | 2.80 | 38.2 | 16.2% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1984 | $742 | 16.6% | 85.8% | 4.8% |
| Tallahatchie County | 2.64 | 39.2 | 22.2% | 35.5% | 18.9% | 1979 | $726 | 12.7% | 80.9% | 9.8% |
| Grenada County | 2.59 | 39.6 | 20.3% | 33.4% | 17.9% | 1982 | $837 | 21.6% | 84.0% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dallas County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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