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World Population Review
Dallas County, Texas Population 2021
Dallas County, Texas's estimated population is 2,647,850 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dallas County, Texas is the 3rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 2,372,990 and has seen a growth of 11.58% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,647,850 | 6,170 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 2,641,680 | 6,160 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 2,635,520 | 6,170 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 2,629,350 | 9,200 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 2,620,150 | 28,660 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 2,591,490 | 33,660 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 2,557,830 | 38,420 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 2,519,410 | 34,920 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 2,484,490 | 28,560 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 2,455,930 | 47,230 | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 2,408,700 | 35,710 | 1.50% |
| 2010 | 2,372,990 | 520,180 | 28.08% |
| 1990 | 1,852,810 | 296,420 | 19.05% |
| 1980 | 1,556,390 | 229,070 | 17.26% |
| 1970 | 1,327,320 | 375,793 | 39.49% |
| 1960 | 951,527 | 336,728 | 54.77% |
| 1950 | 614,799 | 216,235 | 54.25% |
| 1940 | 398,564 | 72,873 | 22.37% |
| 1930 | 325,691 | 115,140 | 54.69% |
| 1920 | 210,551 | 74,803 | 55.10% |
| 1910 | 135,748 | 53,022 | 64.09% |
| 1900 | 82,726 | 15,684 | 23.39% |
| 1890 | 67,042 | 33,554 | 100.20% |
| 1880 | 33,488 | 20,174 | 151.52% |
| 1870 | 13,314 | 4,649 | 53.65% |
| 1860 | 8,665 | 5,922 | 215.90% |
| 1850 | 2,743 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.23%
County Website
State
Founded
March 30, 1846
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
2,372,990
Growth Since 2010
11.58%
Dallas County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,597,069 | 61.26% |
| Black or African American | 588,903 | 22.59% |
| Some Other Race | 176,677 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 163,971 | 6.29% |
| Two or More Races | 68,853 | 2.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10,155 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,240 | 0.05% |
Dallas County, Texas Population by Race
Dallas County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Dallas County, Texas Population by Age
Dallas County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 928,341 | 2.78 | 50 |
| Married | 403,376 | 3.56 | 68.4 |
| Non Family | 328,799 | 1.27 | 34.4 |
| Female | 140,851 | 3.68 | 37 |
| Male | 55,315 | 3.7 | 41.7 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
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Dallas County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185,885 | 11.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159,003 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 377,558 | 22.61% |
| Some College | 326,932 | 19.58% |
| Associates Degree | 94,661 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332,957 | 19.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 192,568 | 11.53% |
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Dallas County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Dallas County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 590,862 | 560,478 | 297,620 |
| Hispanic | 558,821 | 301,002 | 60,084 |
| Black | 379,534 | 339,931 | 88,471 |
| Asian | 114,067 | 98,701 | 67,938 |
| Other Race | 98,565 | 51,709 | 9,341 |
| 2+ Races | 31,568 | 28,162 | 12,562 |
| Native American | 6,693 | 5,298 | 1,169 |
| Islander | 802 | 724 | 237 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.56%.
Dallas County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,500
Average Earnings
$41,872
Average Male
$33,598
Average Female
Dallas County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Dallas County, Texas Language by Age
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Dallas County, Texas Language
56.49% of Dallas County, Texas residents speak only English, while 43.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.14% of the population.
Dallas County, Texas Language
Dallas County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,040,450 | 199,922 | 19.21% |
| Black | 579,711 | 116,255 | 20.05% |
| White | 747,816 | 56,769 | 7.59% |
| Other | 175,818 | 31,973 | 18.19% |
| Asian | 163,005 | 17,550 | 10.77% |
| Multiple | 67,630 | 9,419 | 13.93% |
| Native | 10,006 | 1,484 | 14.83% |
| Islander | 1,225 | 90 | 7.35% |
15.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.91%
Male Poverty Rate
16.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dallas County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dallas County, Texas is Black, with 20.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dallas County, Texas is Islander, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.97%.
Dallas County, Texas Poverty
Dallas County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Dallas County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Dallas County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Dallas County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Dallas County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Dallas County, Texas Marital Status
Dallas County, Texas Veterans by War
Dallas County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,671 | 4.85% |
| Black | 26,946 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 11,662 | 1.71% |
| 2+ Races | 2,195 | 5.57% |
| Other Race | 2,171 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 1,422 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 667 | 8.61% |
| Islander | 83 | 9.05% |
Dallas County, Texas Veterans by Race
Dallas County, Texas Veterans by Education
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7.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Dallas County, Texas Veterans by Education
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68.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Dallas County, Texas Employment by Age
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Dallas County, Texas Employment by Race
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Dallas County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.30%
Native Born
24.70%
Foreign Born
17.40%
Non Citizen
7.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.30% of Dallas County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 54.18% having been born in Texas. 17.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Dallas County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990