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South Dallas

Texas · Dallas · 36,811 residents · 31.994 sq mi
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The short version

South Dallas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $187,229. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Dallas median. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up South 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 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,811
Population density
1,151 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,761
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,937
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,229
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,402
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(1,136)
Black61.4%(22,610)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(12,115)
Asian0.9%(327)
Other1.7%(623)
Diversity Score64.1%(23,610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(1,136)
Black61.4%(22,610)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(12,115)
Asian0.9%(327)
Other1.7%(623)
Diversity Score64.1%(23,610)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
13.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Dallas

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Places similar to South Dallas

Watts
Pop 35,884
Norwood
Pop 39,556
Harvard Heights
Pop 31,350
Castle Hill-Unionport
Pop 35,838
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SOUTH DALLAS VS
Watts
Income$52,390−1%
Home value$533,510+185%
Population35,884−3%
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SOUTH DALLAS VS
Norwood
Income$51,566−2%
Home value$295,145+58%
Population39,556+7%
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SOUTH DALLAS VS
Harvard Heights
Income$53,025+1%
Home value$1,006,790+438%
Population31,350−15%
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SOUTH DALLAS VS
Castle Hill-Unionport
Income$57,204+8%
Home value$583,142+211%
Population35,838−3%
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Frequently asked

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

South Dallas, Dallas, Texas has about 36,811 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Dallas, Dallas, Texas earns about $52,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dallas, Dallas, Texas expensive?

In South Dallas, Dallas, Texas, the median home is worth about $187,229, and the typical rent is about $1,402 a month.

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

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Dallas, Dallas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.5% of people in South 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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