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Dallas

Georgia · 14,042 residents · 7.97 sq mi
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Dallas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,589. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,986 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,042
+178%since 2000
from 5,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,762 / sq mi
+178%since 2000
from 634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+14%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K12K16K1990201020202024Dallas
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,589
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,318
+41%since 2000
from $15,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,085
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+27%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(4,294)
Black10.1%(512)
Hispanic / Latino2%(103)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(1,491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(6,609)
Black36.1%(5,073)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,344)
Asian1.3%(184)
Other6.4%(894)
Diversity Score79.7%(11,195)
Diversity Score
80
+170%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas, Georgia?

Dallas, Georgia has about 14,042 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dallas, Georgia?

The typical household in Dallas, Georgia earns about $49,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas, Georgia expensive?

In Dallas, Georgia, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,085 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas, Georgia?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas, Georgia?

About 12.4% of people in Dallas, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,420 residents, a change of about 436 percent over that period.

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