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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Dallas Metro

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 11 counties · 7,637,387 residents · 8,675.604 sq mi
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Dallas is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,752. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,588.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,637,387
+48%since 2000
from 5,156,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
880 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+10%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.6M4.8M6.0M7.2M8.4M1990201020202024Dallas
20248.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,752
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,311 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,447
+54%since 2000
from $23,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,588
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,325 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,198
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(3,038,778)
Black13.7%(707,365)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(1,117,552)
Asian3.8%(193,506)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.1%(3,667,874)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(3,266,374)
Black15.7%(1,196,881)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(2,235,234)
Asian7.9%(601,218)
Other3%(232,628)
Diversity Score86.4%(6,599,800)
Segregation Score44.5%(3,401,684)
Diversity Score
86
+21%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

DallasCENTRAL1,329,491Fort WorthCENTRAL1,028,117ArlingtonCENTRAL402,134PlanoCENTRAL293,028IrvingCENTRAL257,076DentonCENTRAL169,431RichardsonCENTRAL118,542GrapevineCENTRAL50,714
What's inside

11 component counties

Dallas CountyCENTRAL2,661,397Tarrant CountyCENTRAL2,248,466Collin CountyCENTRAL1,297,179Denton County1,069,346Ellis CountyCENTRAL240,867Johnson CountyCENTRAL218,048Kaufman County209,235Parker County184,767Rockwall CountyCENTRAL140,738Hunt County123,336Wise County83,778
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Pop 9,434,123
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Pop 7,904,627
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Pop 6,482,182
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Pop 6,329,118
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has about 7,637,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?

The typical household in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX earns about $74,752 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 $231,588, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?

About 36.0% 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 11.0% 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 3,652,950 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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