Demographics

Demographics in the Dallas Region continue to change. More than 18 percent of residents are foreign-born, with Hispanics accounting for the largest minority group in both the region and the state. Additionally, the region’s workforce is relatively young and well educated. More than 60 percent of workers 25 years of age and older have at least some college education, with nearly a third holding a bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree. The region’s low cost of living means we enjoy a higher standard of living on a lower median household income than most other large metro areas.

 TOTAL POPULATION: 7.9 MILLION

That’s more than the combined populations of Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming!  The rapid influx of residents made the Dallas Region one of the fastest-growing U.S. metros over the past decade.

NEARLY 1.6 MILLION RESIDENTS

were added to the Dallas area from 2010 to 2020

11.3 MILLION RESIDENTS

will live in the Dallas Area by 2045

Age

  • 0-19 Years 27.6%
  • 20-34 Years 21.7%
  • 35-54 Years 27.5%
  • 55-74 Years 18.8%
  • 75+ Years 4.7%
  • Median Age 35.5

Foreign Born

  • Foreign-Born Population 19.1%
    World region of birth of foreign born
  • Europe 4.4%
  • Asia 31.3%
  • Africa 9.0%
  • Oceania 0.2%
  • Latin America 53.9%
  • Northern America 1.0%

Race/ Ethnicity

  • White 42.8%
  • Hispanic 29.6%
  • Black or African American 15.8%
  • Asian  7.6%
  • Other  4.1%

Labor Force

[occupations of persons 16 and older]

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 43.6%
  • Service occupations 13.8%
  • Sales and office occupations 21.3%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 8.5%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 12.8%

Education

[persons 25 and older]

  • Less than 9th Grade 6.2%
  • 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.0%
  • High School Graduate/GED 21.6%
  • Some College/No Degree 19.3%
  • Associate’s Degree 7.5%
  • Bachelor’s Degree 25.0%
  • Graduate/Professional Degree 14.4%

Household Income

  • Average Household Size 2.70
  • 0 – $34,999 18.9%
  • $35,000 – $74,999 26.5%
  • $75,000 – $149,999 30.9%
  • $150,000+ 23.8%
  • Median Household Income $82,823




The Best High Schools

Dallas-Fort Worth high schools make the grade.

62 schools in the Dallas- Fort Worth region were featured in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 America’s Best High Schools list. The ranking of the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation identified those that have proven the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates based on variables such as graduation rate, college acceptance rate, SAT/ ACT scores, students enrolled in AP/ IB/ AICE courses, and others.

National RankSchoolCity
6School For The Talented and Gifted (TAG)Dallas
23Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas
29School of Science and Engineering Magnet (SEM)Dallas
30Grand Prairie Collegiate InstituteGrand Prairie
85Judge Barefoot Sanders Law MagnetDallas
127Westlake AcademyWestlake
129Imagine International Academy of North TexasMcKinney
138Trinidad Garza Early College At Mountain ViewDallas
166School of Health ProfessionsDallas
170World Languages InstituteFort Worth
185Grand Prairie Fine Arts AcademyGrand Prairie
188Uplift Education- North Hills Prep HSIrving
248School of Business and ManagementDallas
277Young Women's Leadership AcademyFort Worth
296Booker T. Washington SPVADallas
357Highland Park HSDallas
373Independence HSFrisco
378Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services HSDallas
422Lovejoy HSLucas
434Liberty HSFrisco
435Barack Obama Male Leadership AcademyDallas
442Reedy HSFrisco
455Cedar Hill Collegiate HSCedar Hill
509Wakeland HSFrisco
550Dr. Wright L Lassiter Jr. Early College HSDallas
571Coppell HSCoppell
625Centennial HSFrisco
667Young Women's Leadership Academy at ArnoldGrand Prairie
815Harmony School of Innovation- Fort WorthFort Worth
887Lebanon Trail HSFrisco
888Founders Classical AcademyLewisville
920Heritage HSFrisco
925Early College HSDallas
998iUniversity PrepGrand Prairie
1018Texas Academy of BiomedicalFort Worth
1064Fort Worth Academy of Fine ArtsFort Worth
1092IM Terrell Academy for STEM and VPAFort Worth
1113Harmony Science Academy- CarrolltonCarrollton
1143Uplift Summit International HSArlington
1146Flower Mound HSFlower Mound
1190Uplift Grand HSGrand Prairie
1260New Tech HS at CoppellCoppell
1316Arlington Collegiate HSArlington
1347Byron Nelson HSTrophy Club
1409Wylie HSWylie
1421Frisco HSFrisco
1607McKinney Boyd HSMcKinney
1622Memorial HSFrisco
1641Keller HSKeller
1651Mansfield Lake Ridge HSMansfield
1659Uplift Infinity HSIrving
1670Uplift Luna Preparatory HSDallas
1688Harmony Science Academy- EulessEuless
1712Plano East Sr HSPlano
1810John Dubiski Career HSGrand Prairie
1850McKinney North HSMcKinney
1914James M Steele Accelerated HSRoanoke
1948Harmony School of Innovation- GarlandGarland
1961Hebron HSCarrollton
1975Uplift Williams Preparatory HSDallas




March Events

Spring is in the air, and the Dallas Region is alive with excitement! March brings a packed calendar of events, from lively cultural festivals and industry conferences to community gatherings and can’t-miss entertainment. Whether you’re a local looking for new experiences or a visitor exploring all that DFW has to offer, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. So mark your calendar and get ready for a month full of energy, innovation, and fun across North Texas!

Featured Event

🌈✨ Vijay Monksha tells us about his beginnings in Dallas, the traditions of Holi, and more about the Dallas Festival of Colors. From the rhythmic beats of music to the exhilarating dance performances, every moment is a testament to the rich tapestry of cultures that call the Dallas Region home. This year’s Festival of Colors will be March 8 at Southfork Ranch. Get tickets here.

 

GAME DAY GUIDE

 

 

20th Annual Dallas Blues Festival Grand Prairie
Texas Ballet Theater presents International Woman Dallas
Broadway Dallas presents Hadestown Dallas
The Dallas Opera presents La bohème Dallas
City of Garland presents Music Made Here Concert Series Garland
Lightwire Theater presents The Ugly Duckling Richardson
Dancing with the Stars Live Grand Prairie
McKinney Shamrock Run 5k McKinney
Deftones in concert Dallas
Tyler, The Creator in concert Dallas
Hwasa in concert Dallas
Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour Dallas
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! Dallas
Jimmy O. Yang: Big and Tall Tour Dallas




Celestial Marvel

A total solar eclipse is making its way to the Dallas Region on Monday, April 8th and will be located in the path of totality! Elevate your eclipse experience and head to any of the locations below for you to enjoy this ultimate experience. With music festivals, crafts, free solar glasses, and food trucks here and there, the Dallas Region is bringing it on so that you and your loved ones have the best eclipse viewing experience.

I’M IN THE ECLIPSE’S PATH!

Total Solar Eclipse coming soon to a city near you… Depending on your location, the amount of time the sun will be blocked by the moon and total darkness will be observed will be anywhere between a minute to more than four minutes. With events happening all throughout the weekend you can visit any of these cities around the region and enjoy a fun filled afternoon to celebrate this moment in history. 

 

 

THE MORE YOU KNOW

Check out some fun facts and why this Total Solar Eclipse will be one for the books!

 

  • The last time the Dallas Region experienced a total solar eclipse was in 1878!
  • The last time there was a total solar eclipse in North America was in 2017!
  • The Dallas Region will not experience another total solar eclipse for an estimated 300 years.
  • The Dallas Region is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the line of totality.
  • The center line of the eclipse’s path will cross through 15 states.
  • Eclipse maximum is 4 minutes and 28 seconds, and Dallas will get to experience 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
  • About 30 million people will be in the eclipse’s path of totality and the Dallas Region accounts for about 7 million of those people.
  • Totality is safe to look at ONLY when the moon’s disk covers that of the Sun. Any other time it is highly recommended to wear eclipse glasses.




Family, Food, and Fiesta: Dia de Los Muertos in DFW

The Day of the Dead is a cherished holiday mostly celebrated in Mexico building altars, enjoying food and flowers, and visiting graves. It is a time of remembrance where families welcome back their deceased relatives and honor their loved ones.  

DALLAS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 28
The community of Dallas will be celebrating the vibrant and enchanting holiday with a parade and festival where the streets will come alive with music, food, colorful costumers, and wonderful art installations! You’ll be sure to notice the ofrendas, altars built for deceased loved ones, marigold flowers, used to help those who have departed find their way to their altars, and calaveras, sugar skull candy.  

DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL 
Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 
Celebrate Day of the Dead in Denton with coffin races, twilight lantern parade, a pumpkin patch, and local art, crafts, and food. Celebrate with your loved ones and the Denton community at Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival. 

FORT WORTH DAY OF THE DEAD PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 28 
Celebrate the 20th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration of Life and Culture in Fort Worth with festivities from local food, music, celebration and remembrances of the deceased. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will also feature a Marigold Carpet exhibit where you will be able to enjoy 46,000 marigolds to help deceased loved ones find their way home to the altars made for them. 

WAXAHACHIE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 28 
Join the Waxahachie community with their Día de Los Muertos Festival at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts where there will be an outdoor art market, Storytime and craft, free art activities, and live Ballet Folklorico and Aztec Dance performances. The museum will have a public ofrenda and guests are encouraged to bring art, photos, or items of their loved ones to add to.  

MESQUITE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 29 
Enjoy activities for the whole family including dancing, music, painting, Ballet Folklorico performances and so much more! There will be a local vendor market and public ofrenda where attendees can add objects, pictures, or art to remember their loved ones.  

THE COLONY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Thusday, November 2 
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos north of Dallas at the Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Stage and Lawn with live performances by Mariachi Arraigo de America, Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico, and Squeezebox Bandits. Food and drink vendors will be there and activities for the family will range from face painting to grabbing a picture with a real-life donkey and llama! Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with the family and don’t miss out on the festivities.  

GRAND PRAIRIE DAY OF THE DEAD FIESTA LATINA 
Thursday, November 2 
At Grand Prairie’s Day of the Dead Fiesta Latina you are invited to a beautiful butterfly release, processional, altar and Catrina contest, with live performances and movie screening of Coco. Celebrated at City Hall, this festival is the perfect event to go with family and friends! 

LEWSIVILLE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Thursday, November 2
The Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their Día de Los Muertos Celebration with food, music, dance, and celebration! Guests are asked to bring a picture of a loved one or an offering to add to their community ofrenda and learn more about the celebration of remembrance. 

DENISON DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WEEKEND
Saturday, November 4 
North of Dallas, Denison, TX will be celebrating their 12h annual Día de Los Muertos Weekend with live entertainment, parade, and are excited to feature Cristina Tribute Show- Queen of Tejano & Latin Tribute!