Dallas is a metro area of 5,156,217 people. 1,171,780 more people live here than in 1990. This skews young, with a median age of 32.0. 60% of homes are owner-occupied. About 28% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $98,325.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)32.5%(105,699)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.6%(93,048)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.1%(88,106)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.3%(10,866)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.5%(1,644)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 325,572 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has about 5,156,217 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
The typical household in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX earns about $48,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX expensive?
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, the median home is worth about $98,325, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.
How educated are people in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
About 10.8% of people in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX live below the federal poverty line.
Has Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX grown since 1990?
Yes, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,171,780 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.
