Dallas County, Texas
Located in Texas, Dallas County has a population of 2,621,179 residents and a median age of 34.1 years, making it the #9 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median home value is $303,000, and the median household income is $76,547, which is 2% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Dallas County, 35.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.0% above the national average, ranking #440 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Dallas County is 76.7 years. 20.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 23.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
13.5% of adults in Dallas County smoke , 34.8% are obese , and 18.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Dallas County is 9.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.5% of children in Dallas County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 27.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Dallas County is 59.9%. The mean commute time is 29.7 min, which is 7.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Dallas County voted Democratic with a margin of 22.2%. The vote was 60.2% Dem / 38% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.