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Dallas

North Carolina · 3,402 residents · 3.073 sq mi
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Dallas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,075. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,402
+13%since 1990
from 3,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 980 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.8
+3%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dallas
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,075
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,634 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,819
+38%since 1990
from $9,988 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
47.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,387)
Black20.8%(625)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42.9%(1,291)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,530)
Black22.2%(755)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(81)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,654)
Diversity Score
49
+13%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.4%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas, North Carolina?

Dallas, North Carolina has about 3,402 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dallas, North Carolina?

The typical household in Dallas, North Carolina earns about $29,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas, North Carolina expensive?

In Dallas, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas, North Carolina?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas, North Carolina?

About 19.2% of people in Dallas, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 390 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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