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Dallas County

Arkansas · 6,482 residents · 667.323 sq mi
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Dallas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,134. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 2,728 residents. 11% 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 $78,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,482
−30%since 2000
from 9,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Dallas County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,134
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,229
+45%since 2000
from $14,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+63%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(5,193)
Black40.6%(3,743)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(177)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(5,854)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(3,425)
Black39.8%(2,582)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(201)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.5%(161)
Diversity Score68.2%(4,423)
Segregation Score34%(2,205)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas County, Arkansas?

Dallas County, Arkansas has about 6,482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dallas County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dallas County, Arkansas earns about $35,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas County, Arkansas expensive?

In Dallas County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas County, Arkansas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas County, Arkansas?

About 13.4% of people in Dallas County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,132 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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