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Dallas

North Carolina · 4,488 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 $38,523. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,488
+32%since 2000
from 3,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,460 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+3%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dallas
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,523
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,075 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,864
+37%since 2000
from $13,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,530)
Black22.2%(755)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(81)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(1,654)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(3,310)
Black15.6%(700)
Hispanic / Latino8%(361)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other1.6%(71)
Diversity Score52.5%(2,354)
Diversity Score
52
+8%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
44.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas, North Carolina?

Dallas, North Carolina has about 4,488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dallas, North Carolina earns about $38,523 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 $115,700, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas, North Carolina?

About 17.8% 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 17.8% 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 1,476 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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