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Dallas

Pennsylvania · 2,557 residents · 2.302 sq mi
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Dallas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,696. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $117,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% 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
2,557
−2%since 1990
from 2,608 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.5
+10%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dallas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,696
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,466
+40%since 1990
from $17,470 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,494)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.8%(20)
Diversity Score4.8%(122)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.1 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, Pennsylvania?

Dallas, Pennsylvania has about 2,557 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dallas, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Dallas, Pennsylvania earns about $48,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Dallas, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,100, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas, Pennsylvania?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of people in Dallas, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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