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CITY · 2020 ACS

Dallas

North Carolina · 5,927 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 $46,189. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 13% 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 $144,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,927
+74%since 2000
from 3,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.2
+4%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dallas
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(414)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(449)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.6%(450)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(409)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(350)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.7%(869)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.5%(802)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(807)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.5%(623)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.8%(463)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(217)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(74)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,189
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,075 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,284
+76%since 2000
from $13,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dallas on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,530)
Black22.2%(755)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(81)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(3,475)
Black21.5%(1,277)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(800)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other3.1%(185)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.8%(371)
Cuban2.9%(138)
Honduran0.8%(36)
Colombian0.8%(36)
Argentine0.3%(12)
Panamanian0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(37)
Filipino0.4%(18)
Ancestry
German9.6%(454)
Irish9.4%(445)
American9.1%(432)
English5.7%(270)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(146)
Italian1.2%(57)
Scottish0.9%(44)
Dutch0.8%(39)
Canadian0.7%(33)
Greek0.4%(20)
French0.4%(19)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.2%(11)
Polish0.2%(11)
Welsh0.2%(8)
Swiss0.1%(6)
Lebanese0.1%(5)
British0.1%(5)
Slovak0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42%(965)
Married46.2%(1,061)
Widowed1.5%(35)
Divorced10.2%(234)
Women 15+
Never married41.9%(1,293)
Married34.9%(1,077)
Widowed6.9%(213)
Divorced16.3%(502)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas, North Carolina?

Dallas, North Carolina has about 5,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dallas, North Carolina earns about $46,189 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 $144,900, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas, North Carolina?

About 13.1% 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 14.3% 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 2,915 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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