Dallas County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,621,179 | — | #9 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,547 | +1.9% | #745 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.1 years | -12.3% | #3,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $303,000 | +7.5% | #611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,565 | +34.6% | #210 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.5% | #1,733 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dallas County has a population of 2,621,179, making it the #9 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dallas County is $76,547, ranking #745 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Dallas County is $303,000 (+7.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,565/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.8%.
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78.5% of residents in Dallas County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.3% below the national rate.
About Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County, Texas has a total population of 2,621,179, making it the 9th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dallas County is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dallas County is $76,547, which ranks #745 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Dallas County is $303,000, 7.5% above the national median. Renters in Dallas County pay a median gross rent of $1,565 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dallas County, 35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Dallas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (26.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (22.1%).
All data for Dallas County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.