Demographics of Dallas

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This article is about the demographics of Dallas, Texas (USA).

Statistics

Population density map per 2000 US Census

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 1,188,580 people, 451,833 households, and 266,580 families residing in Dallas proper. The population density was 3,469.9 people per square mile (1,339.7/km²). There were 484,117 housing units at an average density of 1,413.3 per square mile (545.7/km²).

There were 451,833 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 451,833 households, 23,959 are unmarried partner households: 18,684 heterosexual, 3,615 same-sex male, and 1,660 same-sex female households. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,628, and the median income for a family was $40,921. Males had a median income of $31,149 versus $28,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,183. About 14.9% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those aged 65 or over. In 2006 the median price for a house was $123,800, and save a 2003 recession, Dallas has seen a steady increase in the cost of homes over the past 6 years.^[2]

Racial diversity

As of the census^[1] of 2000, the racial makeup of Dallas was 50.8% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. 35.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Hispanics outnumbered blacks for the first time in the 2000 census as the largest minority group in Dallas.

The city has historically been predominately white but its population diversified as it grew in size and importance over the 20th century. Almost 25% of Dallas' population is foreign born.^[3] The largest minority group in the city are Hispanics and Latinos—Dallas is a major destination for Mexican immigrants seeking opportunity in the United States because of its relative proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. The southwest area of the city, especially Oak Cliff, is predominately or completely Hispanic. The southern and southeastern areas of the city, especially Pleasant Grove and South Dallas, are predominately black. The northern and eastern parts of the city are mostly white and the northwestern portion of the city is home to a fairly equal mix of Hispanics and Asians. The city also contains localized populations of Chinese, Korean, Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, German, Arab, Polish, Russian, Romanian and Jewish peoples.

Historical growth

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1860	678		—
1870	3,000		342.5%
1880	10,358		245.3%
1890	38,067		267.5%
1900	42,639		12.0%
1910	92,104		116.0%
1920	158,976		72.6%
1930	260,475		63.8%
1940	294,734		13.2%
1950	434,462		47.4%
1960	679,684		56.4%
1970	844,401		24.2%
1980	904,078		7.1%
1990	1,006,877		11.4%
2000	1,188,580		18.0%
2010	1,197,816		0.8%
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See also

Dallas portal

• Demographics of Texas

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
2. ^ HouseAlmanac.com - Dallas housing statistics. Retrieved 30 September 2006.
3. ^ Dallas, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex offenders
4. ^ DALLAS, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online By Jackie McElhaney and Michael V. Hazel. 1860 & 1870 populations.
5. ^ United States Census Bureau - Dallas population in 1880 (pg.40), 1890 (pg.3), 1900 (pg.4), 1910 (pg.3), 1920 (pg.79), 1930 (pg.68), 1940 (pg.106), 1950 (pg.106), 1960 (pg.23), 1970 (pg.12), 1980 (pg.38), 1990 (pg.114), [1]. Retrieved 20 November 2006.