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Dallas, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Dallas - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

14,440
Residents
$73,387
Median income
$234,700
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Dallas - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Dallas lands in the 54th percentile for household income and the 77th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

54th
percentile, household income
52nd
percentile, home value
76th
percentile, median rent
77th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Dallas, GA

Georgia's Dallas is a small town, with 14,440 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Dallas households earn a median of $73,387 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.8%. Home values in Dallas run a median of $234,700, and the median resident age is 35.3 years. About 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 59.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 135 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Slowing), down 13% from five years earlier. Dallas reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 680.8 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Dallas's yearly average temperature at 61.2°F with 54.3 inches of precipitation per year and 3.8 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: the state registers 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,820 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Georgia run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 70.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

14,440 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$73,387 /yr

Poverty 11.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Dallas compare to other US cities?

Where Dallas sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 54% higher than other cities
Home value 52% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities
Safety 77% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Georgia and the picture shifts: Dallas ranks #33 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Dallas's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

54thIncome percentile
77thSafety percentile

54th percentile nationally for median household income · 77th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Dallas's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Dallas's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 56 Avg. percentile National median
Dallas's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Dallas's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$234,700 48th percentile more affordable than 48% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Dallas $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Dallas, GA Dallas, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Dallas, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Dallas, GA median $73,387/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Dallas, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Dallas, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
14,440
Median Income
$73,387
Median Home Value
$234,700
Median Age
35.3
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor force participation
59.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
680.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
98.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
582.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.2°F
Annual Precipitation
54.3"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"

Schools

Total Schools
20
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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14,000 residents14,500 residents15,000 residents15,500 residents16,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 14,150 residents 15,402 residents ▲ +8.8%
Dallas's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
135
housing units authorized
Single-Family
135
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 156
2020 187
2021 160
2022 72
2023 22
2024 135

Permit volume decreased 13% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.5%
Carpool
10.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
12.5%
Other
0.6%

Based on 6,544 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Dallas sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
70.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Wilmington Island
14,457 people
Belvedere Park
14,422 people
Bainbridge
14,353 people
Moultrie
14,545 people
Covington
14,334 people
Clarkston
14,560 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Dallas's 14,440 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Alamo, CA
14,441 people
Kemp Mill, MD
14,437 people
Livingston, CA
14,450 people
Corinth, MS
14,450 people
Salida, CA
14,457 people
Clarksdale, MS
14,423 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Dallas's $73,387 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Norton Shores, MI
$73,390 median income
Brookings, OR
$73,384 median income
Glidden, IA
$73,393 median income
Morrowville, KS
$73,393 median income
Tebbetts, MO
$73,381 median income
Belden, NE
$73,393 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Dallas, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Dallas, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 46.7% 37.8% 9.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.1% White 46.7% Black or African American 37.8% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 1.0% Some other race 3.2% Two or more races 9.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Dallas compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Dallas (this city) 14,440 $73,387
Wilmington Island 14,457 $92,578
Belvedere Park 14,422 $68,900
Bainbridge 14,353 $41,531
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Dallas, GA?

What is the population of Dallas, GA? +

Dallas, GA counts 14,440 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Dallas, GA? +

In Dallas, the typical household earns $73,387 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Dallas? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Dallas; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Dallas, GA safe? +

Dallas has a total crime rate of 680.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Dallas, GA? +

The median home value in Dallas is $234,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Dallas? +

The average annual temperature in Dallas runs 61.2°F, 54.3 inches of precipitation, and 3.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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