Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dallas, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,104

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47%2,870

Black

34.6%2,115

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%818

Two or More

2.4%144

Other

1.7%105

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%28

Asian

0.4%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%183

High School Diploma

16.8%711

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%386

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%704

Associate's Degree

15.6%660

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%782

Master's Degree

2.8%117

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,000

Median Renti

$872

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%1,546

Renter-Occupied

35.6%855

Total Units

2,596

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.5%163

$50K–$100K

4.6%71

$100K–$150K

8.6%133

$150K–$200K

16.1%249

$200K–$300K

20.4%316

$300K–$500K

35.6%551

$500K–$1M

1.7%27

$1M+

2.3%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

244

$750–$1,000

188

$1,000–$1,250

134

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

102

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%15

2010–2019

18.7%485

2000–2009

28.5%741

1990–1999

11.1%289

1980–1989

2.9%75

1970–1979

6.3%163

1960–1969

10.7%278

1950–1959

9.8%255

1940–1949

5.7%148

1939 or earlier

5.7%147

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.8%1,412

Utility Gas

41.2%989

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,403

Mean Household Incomei

$76,846

Per Capita Incomei

$34,205

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

3,632

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%37

$10K–$15K

8.9%214

$15K–$20K

5%119

$20K–$25K

3.3%80

$25K–$30K

3.1%74

$30K–$35K

5.2%124

$35K–$40K

1.8%43

$40K–$45K

4.3%103

$45K–$50K

11.4%274

$50K–$60K

8.2%197

$60K–$75K

13%313

$75K–$100K

6.2%150

$100K–$125K

13.8%331

$125K–$150K

3.1%74

$150K–$200K

7.7%184

$200K+

3.5%84

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

108

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes87% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,403/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

85%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4597.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

151

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,450

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,469

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

323(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured

Dallas, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026