Dallas, TX

DALLAS, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot

(Last updated on 1.26.21)

AGE IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Age Range	Population	Percent
20 to 24 years	101,523	7.7%
25 to 29 years	128,349	9.7%
30 to 34 years	115,958	8.8%
35 to 39 years	95,232	7.2%
40 to 44 years	87,065	6.6%
45 to 49 years	80,395	6.1%
50 to 54 years	77,017	5.8%
55 to 59 years	72,730	5.5%
60 to 64 years	62,288	4.7%
65 to 69 years	46,555	3.5%
70 to 74 years	32,219	2.4%
75 to 79 years	22,817	1.7%
80 to 84 years	15,065	1.1%
85+ years	16,154	1.2%

The median age in Dallas is 32.7 years

Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age

ETHNICITY IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Ethnicity	Population	Percent
White	824,648	62.5%
Black or African American	319,834	24.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native	3,880	0.3%
Asian	44,521	3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	613	0.0%
Other	92,386	7.0%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race

EDUCATION IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Education Level	Population	Percent
Less than 9th grade	111,532	13.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma	88,795	10.4%
High school graduate (includes GED)	184,050	21.6%
Some college, no degree	153,265	18.0%
Associate’s degree	38,845	4.6%
Bachelor’s degree	173,416	20.4%
Graduate or professional degree	101,941	12.0%
High school graduate or higher	651,517	76.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	275,357	32.3%
Less than Bachelor’s degree	576,487	67.7%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)

HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Annual Household Income	Percent
Less than $10,000	7.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.4%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.5%
$200,000 or more	7.7%

Median household income: $50,100

Mean household income: $82,630

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income

HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Education Level	Average Income
Less than high school graduate	$23,464
High school graduate (includes GED)	$26,978
Some college or Associate’s degree	$33,770
Bachelor’s degree	$57,741
Graduate or professional degree	$77,179

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)

MARITAL STATUS IN DALLAS, TEXAS

	Population	Percent
Population 15+ years	1,053,486	NA
Never married	433,145	41.1%
Now married (except separated)	427,053	40.5%
Separated	36,596	3.5%
Widowed	46,835	4.4%
Divorced	109,857	10.4%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over

POVERTY STATUS IN DALLAS, TEXAS

	Population	Percent
Living beneath poverty line	267,762	20.5%

Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate

HOUSING IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Owner-occupied housing units	208,342
Renter-occupied housing units	297,474
Single-family detached units	245,405
Homeownership rate	41.2%
Vacancy rate	10.3%
Have Broadband Internet Subscription	73.5%
Average housing value	$298,363
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage)	$1,221
Average rent	$953

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics

SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Average income	$82,630
Average household size	2.57
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force	68.4%
Percent disabled	9.6%
Percent with health coverage	76.4%
Average travel time to work (in minutes)	27
Percent workers using public transportation	4.1%
Percent veterans	4.4%
Percent foreign born	24.6%
Percent speaking Spanish at home	20.3%

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics

CONSUMER SPENDING IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Total consumer expenditures per household	$72,019.76
Alcoholic beverages	$571.99
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home	$338.16
Beer consumed away from home	$99.30
Wine consumed away from home	$49.37
Apparel & services	$2,188.71
Men’s apparel	$425.44
Women’s apparel	$707.35
Children’s apparel	$345.30
Boys’ apparel	$114.43
Girls’ apparel	$129.77
Footwear	$511.96
Dining out (food away from home)	$3,729.51
Dining out – Breakfast	$388.72
Dining out – Lunch	$1,166.36
Dining out – Dinner	$1,723.60
Education	$1,492.25
Entertainment / recreation	$3,027.42
Club membership fees	$217.66
Dating services	$0.87
Pet food	$233.85
Pet services	$59.30
Food consumed at home	$5,119.16
Bakery products consumed at home	$666.48
Dairy products consumed at home	$515.49
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home	$1,008.67
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home	$1,154.95
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home	$504.10
Snacks / other food products consumed at home	$1,773.57
Health care	$5,317.07
Medical services	$983.26
Nonprescription drugs	$133.40
Household Services	$1,923.83
Care for the elderly and handicapped	$60.32
Lawn and garden services	$377.17
Housekeeping services	$162.68
PC repair	$6.57
Housing	$23,137.98
Home improvements	$2,129.19
Utilities, fuel, and public services	$4,721.87
Phone services	$1,767.50
Water	$698.40
Life and other insurance	$371.29
Pensions and social security	$7,593.27
Personal care products and services	$865.20
Hair care products	$105.81
Personal care products	$359.59
Local transportation	$8,402.48
Gasoline	$2,249.26
Vehicle maintenance and repair	$1,111.36
Travel	$2,023.81
Airline fares	$514.49
Auto / truck rental on trips	$24.19
Lodging on trips	$534.50
Food and drink on trips	$491.21
Entertainment on trips	$170.59

Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)

DEBT IN DALLAS COUNTY (home to DALLAS, TEXAS)

% with any debt in collections	46%
Average debt in collections	$1,686
% with medical debt in collections	27%
Average medical debt in collections	$885
% with student loan debt	15%
Average student loan debt	$17,969
Average monthly student loan payment	$180
% with auto debt	28%

Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt

UNEMPLOYMENT IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Year	Population	Percent
January 2019	27,553	4.0%
February 2019	25,279	3.7%
March 2019	23,815	3.5%
April 2019	20,852	3.1%
May 2019	21,336	3.1%
June 2019	24,838	3.6%
July 2019	25,969	3.7%
August 2019	25,309	3.6%
September 2019	23,178	3.3%
October 2019	22,584	3.2%
November 2019	22,668	3.2%
December 2019	21,453	3.1%
January 2020	24,034	3.4%
February 2020	23,325	3.3%
March 2020	32,958	4.8%
April 2020	83,919	13.0%
May 2020	86,460	12.8%
June 2020	61,818	8.9%
July 2020	58,671	8.4%
August 2020	51,328	7.1%
September 2020	60,007	8.4%
October 2020	48,807	6.9%

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)

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