Dallas County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Dallas County, Texas has a population of 2,621,179, the 2nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $76,547 and the median home value is $303,000. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
Dallas County Quick Facts
How Dallas County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,606,868 | 2,621,179 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $73,359 | $76,547 | +4.3% |
| Median home value¹ | $215,251 | $303,000 | +40.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,360 | $1,565 | +15.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 26.4%
- Black: 22.1%
- Hispanic: 41.3%
- Asian: 7.0%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 18.1%
- HS Diploma: 22.3%
- Some College: 17.6%
- Associate's: 6.3%
- Bachelor's: 22.1%
- Graduate+: 13.7%
Cities & Places in Dallas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,307,930 | $70,518 | 16.7% | $320,700 |
| Irving | 256,492 | $81,830 | 11.0% | $315,600 |
| Garland | 246,844 | $76,320 | 13.0% | $270,800 |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | $81,619 | 12.0% | $295,500 |
| Mesquite (Dallas County) | 149,299 | $72,537 | 13.4% | $245,700 |
| Carrollton | 133,740 | $101,396 | 7.1% | $381,000 |
| Lewisville | 131,080 | $89,233 | 7.8% | $378,500 |
| Richardson | 118,731 | $98,111 | 9.7% | $431,400 |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | $112,081 | 6.1% | $368,800 |
| Wylie | 60,334 | $119,522 | 5.6% | $387,000 |
| DeSoto | 56,211 | $82,782 | 7.6% | $319,400 |
| Grapevine | 51,139 | $111,376 | 6.7% | $493,100 |
| Cedar Hill | 48,879 | $101,909 | 10.0% | $302,700 |
| Coppell | 42,154 | $146,235 | 5.4% | $560,500 |
| Lancaster | 40,820 | $68,302 | 15.0% | $246,300 |
| Duncanville | 39,683 | $76,457 | 10.6% | $255,500 |
| Farmers Branch | 36,645 | $91,186 | 11.4% | $364,600 |
| Sachse | 30,491 | $131,808 | 3.3% | $406,200 |
| Balch Springs | 27,255 | $66,942 | 7.1% | $224,400 |
| University Park | 25,155 | $250,000+ | 4.7% | $1,861,800 |
| Seagoville | 19,352 | $66,743 | 11.8% | $230,400 |
| Glenn Heights | 18,096 | $81,718 | 13.0% | $309,600 |
| Addison | 17,290 | $73,854 | 7.6% | $482,000 |
| Highland Park | 8,773 | $250,000+ | 7.0% | $1,989,900 |
| Sunnyvale | 8,336 | $170,348 | 6.0% | $565,300 |
| Hutchins | 7,496 | $47,829 | 18.9% | $235,200 |
| Wilmer | 6,391 | $59,626 | 32.7% | $157,200 |
| Ovilla | 4,375 | $131,434 | 5.9% | $446,700 |
| Cockrell Hill | 3,703 | $52,292 | 11.2% | $189,800 |
| Ferris | 3,238 | $89,722 | 7.7% | $261,800 |
| Combine | 2,785 | $94,756 | 6.3% | $323,800 |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 1,604 | $81,250 | 2.9% | $291,300 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Dallas County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,621,179. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 32 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dallas County is 34.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dallas County is $76,547. This is 2% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $303,000. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dallas County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (22.1% vs 11.9%).
Education
35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dallas County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dallas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dallas County, Texas?
Dallas County has a population of 2,621,179, making it the 2nd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Dallas County?
The median household income in Dallas County is $76,547 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.
How many cities are in Dallas County, Texas?
Dallas County contains 32 Census-designated places.