Demographics of Dallas, Texas

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

Statistics

As of the censusGR|2 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. [ [http://www.housealmanac.com/ HouseAlmanac.com] - [http://dallas.housealmanac.com/ Dallas housing statistics] . Retrieved 30 September 2006.]

Racial diversity

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, the racial makeup of Dallas was 50.83% White, 25.93% Black or African American, 1.00% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 17.24% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. 35.55% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Hispanics outnumbered African-Americans 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. [ [http://www.city-data.com/city/Dallas-Texas.html Dallas, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex offenders ] ] The largest minority population in the city are Hispanics—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, Bangladeshis, Pakistani, German, Arab, Polish, Russian and Jewish peoples.

Historical growth

USCensusPop
title=Historical populations
1860=678
1870=3000
1880=10358
1890=38067
1900=42639
1910=92104
1920=158976
1930=260475
1940=294734
1950=434462
1960=679684
1970=844401
1980=904078
1990=1006877
2000=1188580
estimate=1232940
estyear=2006
footnote= [Handbook of Texas|id=DD/hdd1|name=DALLAS, TX By Jackie McElhaney and Michael V. Hazel. 1860 & 1870 populations.] [ [http://www.census.gov/ United States Census Bureau] - Dallas population in [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1880a_v1-12.pdf 1880] (pg.40), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1890a_v1-12.pdf 1890] (pg.3), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/33405927v1ch02.pdf 1900] (pg.4), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/36894832v3ch6.pdf 1910] (pg.3), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41084484v1ch1.pdf 1920] (pg.79), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/10612982v3p2ch09.pdf 1930] (pg.68), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/33973538v2p6ch9.pdf 1940] (pg.106), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/23761117v1ch10.pdf 1950] (pg.106), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/33255142v1p45ch02.pdf 1960] (pg.23), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/00496492v1p45s1ch02.pdf 1970] (pg.12), [http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_txAB-01.pdf 1980] (pg.38), [http://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-45.pdf 1990] (pg.114), [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=16000US4819000&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US48%7C16000US4827000&_street=&_county=dallas&_cityTown=dallas&_state=04000US48&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=DEC_2000_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=2000] . Retrieved 20 November 2006.]

ee also

*Demographics of Texas

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