Population 2,621,179 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dallas County
Household size in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Dallas County average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. That is in line with the rest of the Dallas area. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Dallas County is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.7, as it has nationally.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Dallas County (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.2% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Dallas County than nationally: 49.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Dallas County than nationally: 8.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 22 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Dallas County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Dallas area, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $993 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,056 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,256 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,719 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$726 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dallas County costs $1,719 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Dallas area ($1,865). Rent has climbed $726 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Dallas County as nationally: 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Dallas area as a whole (39.5%). The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 20 have a higher 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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Dallas County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 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 | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dallas County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.81 | 35.5 | 13.9% | 49.2% | 8.0% | 1982 | $1,719 | 35.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Rockwall County | 3.13 | 36.8 | 7.5% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 2008 | $2,186 | 46.3% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| Tarrant County | 2.85 | 36.3 | 12.8% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,807 | 34.6% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| Parker County | 2.99 | 39.5 | 7.5% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 2000 | $1,769 | 33.8% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Rains County | 2.57 | 48.1 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 1995 | $989 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| Palo Pinto County | 2.66 | 41.9 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 17.8% | 1979 | $1,226 | 17.1% | 86.9% | 6.8% |
| Wood County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 1988 | $908 | 21.4% | 87.5% | 5.9% |
| Camp County | 2.74 | 38.6 | 11.5% | 22.5% | 16.4% | 1985 | $839 | 22.1% | 85.1% | 5.5% |
| Stephens County | 2.53 | 41.6 | 14.5% | 20.8% | 21.4% | 1972 | $799 | 16.9% | 82.4% | 3.9% |
| Marion County | 2.30 | 48.1 | 8.1% | 21.5% | 23.6% | 1983 | $944 | 15.2% | 86.7% | 9.1% |
| Jones County | 2.48 | 40.9 | 9.5% | 19.6% | 15.3% | 1973 | $996 | 13.2% | 84.3% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Maricopa County, AZ · Orange County, CA · Los Angeles County, CA · San Diego County, CA · Harris County, TX · Miami-Dade County, FL · Cook County, IL · Kings County, NY · Franklin County, OH · Milwaukee County, WI
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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