Dallas, TX — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 1,299,553 · Texas · Updated May 2026
Population
1,299,553
Median Income
$67,760
Home Price
$311,957
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Bachelor's+
37.4%
Full Demographics — Dallas, TX
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,299,553 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 23.4% | 13.8% | |
| White | 41.9% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 23.7% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 41.9% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $67,760 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,138 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $63,758 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.4% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,957 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.4% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 442 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2339 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 36.8% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.4% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 22.7% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 17.4% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 13.0% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 65.9°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 40.6 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Dallas, TX | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 28.3 min | 27.0 min |
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About Dallas, TX
Dallas is a city in Texas, United States. With a population of 1,299,553, it is one of the notable cities in the region. However, the city has a higher household income at $67,760 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.