Dallas, TX Demographics

A map of Dallas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	556,904	551,174	42.6%	42.3%
White	361,309	366,393	27.6%	28.1%
Black	299,064	298,764	22.9%	22.9%
Asian	49,936	47,820	3.8%	3.7%
Multiracial	33,748	31,842	2.6%	2.4%
Native American/Other	6,969	8,386	0.5%	0.6%

Dallas, Texas has an estimated population of 1,307,930, a less than 1% change from the 1,304,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.6% Hispanic, 27.6% White, 22.9% Black, 3.8% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas 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 68.8% in 2020 and 68.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dallas is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dallas's White Population

361,309 residents of Dallas, or 27.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dallas is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Dallas ranks 1333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Dallas's population has decreased from 28.1% to 27.6%.

Dallas is more White than neighboring Cockrell Hill (11% White), Hutchins (11.3% White), and Balch Springs (13% White). Dallas is less White than neighboring Highland Park (89.9% White), and University Park (80% White).

Dallas's Black Population

299,064 residents of Dallas, or 22.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dallas is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Dallas ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Dallas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 22.9%.

Dallas is more Black than neighboring Highland Park (0.3% Black), University Park (1.2% Black), and Cockrell Hill (4.9% Black). Dallas is less Black than neighboring Hutchins (38.1% Black), and Balch Springs (32.5% Black).

Dallas's Asian Population

49,936 residents of Dallas, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dallas is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Dallas ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Asian residents' share of Dallas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Dallas is more Asian than neighboring Cockrell Hill (0% Asian), Hutchins (0% Asian), and Balch Springs (0% Asian). Dallas is less Asian than neighboring Highland Park (3.9% Asian), and University Park (5.7% Asian).

Dallas's Hispanic Population

556,904 residents of Dallas, or 42.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dallas is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dallas ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dallas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.6%.

Dallas is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (4.4% Hispanic), and University Park (8.1% Hispanic). Dallas is less Hispanic than neighboring Cockrell Hill (84.1% Hispanic), Hutchins (47.3% Hispanic), and Balch Springs (53.2% Hispanic).

Dallas's Native American/Other Population

6,969 residents of Dallas, or 0.5% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dallas ranks 904th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dallas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Dallas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0% Native American/Other), Cockrell Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Balch Springs (0.1% Native American/Other). Dallas is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hutchins (1.2% Native American/Other).

Dallas's Multiracial Population

33,748 residents of Dallas, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dallas is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dallas ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dallas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dallas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Dallas is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (1.5% Multiracial), Cockrell Hill (0% Multiracial), Hutchins (2.1% Multiracial), and Balch Springs (1.2% Multiracial). Dallas is less Multiracial than neighboring University Park (4.1% 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.