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Northwest Dallas

Texas · Dallas · 5,632 residents · 11.436 sq mi
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Northwest Dallas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $268,500. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Northwest Dallas; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,632
Population density
492 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,604
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,260
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,631
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.3%
93.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(1,739)
Black33.7%(1,897)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(1,473)
Asian4%(228)
Other5.2%(295)
Diversity Score89.8%(5,058)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(1,739)
Black33.7%(1,897)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(1,473)
Asian4%(228)
Other5.2%(295)
Diversity Score89.8%(5,058)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
Foreign born
14.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Dallas

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Pop 5,874
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Pop 5,185
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NORTHWEST DALLAS VS
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Home value$404,152+51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas?

Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas has about 5,632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas earns about $63,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas expensive?

In Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas, the median home is worth about $268,500, and the typical rent is about $1,631 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas?

About 26.0% of people in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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