Dallas County, TX

County

Demographics of Dallas

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.7%

Households with Children

32.0%

School Enrollment K-12

327,447

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 11.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.1%
High School / GED: 22.3%
Some College or Associate's: 23.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.1%
Single Parents: 11.9%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 37.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 41.3%
Asian: 7.0%
Black or African American: 22.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 15.5%
South Asian: 50.7%
Southeast Asian: 30.3%
Central Asian: 1.0%
Other Asian: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 78.3%
Puerto Rican: 1.6%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 12.3%
South American: 3.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.8%
Other White: 61.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 7.3%
Caribbean: 0.7%
Other Black: 41.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 57.1%
Spanish: 33.7%
European & Indo-European: 3.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.2%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 73.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Dallas County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources