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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