Town · North Carolina
Dallas, North Carolina
Dallas, town, in Gaston County, North Carolina. Dallas had 6,392 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,927 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,104 (±27). GEOID 3716180.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,392
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,927 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,104 ±27
Median household income
$58,403
±$6,867 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$254,000
±$50,154 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$872
±$180 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Dallas and what county is it in?
Dallas is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 1,929 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dallas is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dallas, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,392 people lived in Dallas on July 1, 2025, up 7.8% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,927 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,104 (±27).
| Measure | Dallas | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,104 ±27 | 234,881 | +1,408 |
| Households | 2,401 ±286 | 93,576 | +568 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.30 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,596 ±322 | 101,671 | +614 |
Dallas's population since 2000
From 3,402 in 2000 to 6,392 in 2025: up 87.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dallas as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dallas?
The median resident of Dallas is 40.9 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 34.6%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Dallas | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±3.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±4.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±3.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 43.9% ±4.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% ±6.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.0% ±8.9 pts | 66.4% | −19.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 34.6% ±9.5 pts | 17.1% | +17.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5% ±4.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±5.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7% ±3.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±4.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±5.2 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.2% ±7.2 pts | 26.5% | +10.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±4.1 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dallas earn?
Half of Dallas's 2,401 households earn less than $58,403 a year (±$6,867), against $67,478 in Gaston County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $52,435 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dallas | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,403 ±$6,867 | $67,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,846 ±$10,212 | $91,074 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,205 ±$4,461 | $37,058 | +$6,523 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±4.8 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3% ±11.2 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.1% ±7.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±2.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5% ±4.8 pts | 89.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dallas?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Dallas's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $254,000 by its owner (±$50,154). The median renter pays $872 a month including utilities, and 54.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dallas | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $254,000 ±$50,154 | $266,000 | +$87,856 |
| Median gross rent | $872 ±$180 | $1,153 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.5% ±12.9 pts | 40.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,611 ±$107 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4% ±7.5 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6% ±7.5 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,596 ±322 | 101,671 | +614 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±6.5 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.7% ±7.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±3.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±3.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Dallas work and get to work?
85.2% of Dallas's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes.
| Measure | Dallas | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8% ±4.6 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2% ±5.7 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±5.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.5 min ±2.7 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dallas?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Dallas, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,114 (Tract 309.02) to $59,700 (Tract 309.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 309.02Gaston County | 4,787 | $55,114 |
| Tract 309.01Gaston County | 2,879 | $59,700 |
| Tract 304.04Gaston County | 2,586 | $67,313 |
| Tract 303.02Gaston County | 2,092 | $49,657 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dallas) · Census block assignment files
How does Dallas compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dallas is the 4,282nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 126th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Dallas ranks 253rd of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 126th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 109th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th | 443 |
| Median household income | 253rd | 434 |
| Per capita income | 203rd | 443 |
| Median home value | 201st | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 266th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 239th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 296th | 421 |
| Median age | 214th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 244th | 443 |
| Work from home | 276th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 211th | 439 |
Dallas's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Dallas with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dallas?
14 of the 57 figures for Dallas on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dallas are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dallas.