Dallas, NC Demographics

A map of Dallas's Population by Race

Dallas, North Carolina has an estimated population of 6,104, a slight increase from the 5,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 34.6% Black, 13.4% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dallas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dallas has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dallas, that probability was 58.9% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dallas is ranked the 145th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dallas was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dallas's White Population

2,870 residents of Dallas, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dallas is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Dallas ranks 500th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's White population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of Dallas's population has decreased from 58.6% to 47.0%.

Dallas is more White than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% White). Dallas is less White than neighboring Springdale (68% White), Ranlo (50.8% White), Gastonia (51% White), and High Shoals (77.2% White).

Dallas's Black Population

2,115 residents of Dallas, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dallas is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Dallas ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.6%. Black residents' share of Dallas's population has increased from 21.5% to 34.6%.

Dallas is more Black than neighboring Springdale (7.7% Black), Ranlo (30.3% Black), Gastonia (29% Black), Spencer Mountain (0% Black), and High Shoals (11.8% Black).

Dallas's Asian Population

24 residents of Dallas, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dallas is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Dallas ranks 305th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Asian residents' share of Dallas's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Dallas is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (0% Asian), Spencer Mountain (0% Asian), and High Shoals (0% Asian). Dallas is less Asian than neighboring Ranlo (1% Asian), and Gastonia (1.3% Asian).

Dallas's Hispanic Population

818 residents of Dallas, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dallas is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Dallas ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Dallas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.4%.

Dallas is more Hispanic than neighboring Gastonia (12.8% Hispanic), Spencer Mountain (0% Hispanic), and High Shoals (6% Hispanic). Dallas is less Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (21.3% Hispanic), and Ranlo (15% Hispanic).

Dallas's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Dallas, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dallas is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Dallas ranks 365th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 183.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dallas's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.2%.

Dallas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (0% Native American/Other), Ranlo (0.3% Native American/Other), Gastonia (0.8% Native American/Other), Spencer Mountain (0% Native American/Other), and High Shoals (0% Native American/Other).

Dallas's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Dallas, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dallas is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dallas ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dallas's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.4%.

Dallas is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer Mountain (0% Multiracial). Dallas is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (3% Multiracial), Ranlo (2.7% Multiracial), Gastonia (5.1% Multiracial), and High Shoals (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.