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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Dallas

Texas · 6,166 residents · 2.428 sq mi
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Lake Dallas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,660. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $102,000. Households here earn about 29% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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

6,166
+69%since 1990
from 3,656 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,540 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 1,506 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+6%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Lake Dallas
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,660
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,526
+76%since 1990
from $12,808 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$648
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.0
−4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,558)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(608)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(5,202)
Black3.2%(196)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(606)
Asian0.9%(58)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,946)
32
+90%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Dallas, Texas?

Lake Dallas, Texas has about 6,166 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Dallas, Texas?

The typical household in Lake Dallas, Texas earns about $51,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Dallas, Texas expensive?

In Lake Dallas, Texas, the median home is worth about $102,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Dallas, Texas?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Dallas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Dallas, Texas?

About 6.6% of people in Lake Dallas, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Dallas, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Dallas, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,510 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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