Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · Metro Area

7,985,590Population

A metropolitan statistical area of 11 counties (6 central, 5 outlying), part of the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income: $90,275
Median home value: $359,500
Land area: 8,672 sq mi

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Counties in this metro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

County	Role	Population	Median income	Median home value
Dallas County, TX	Central	2,621,179	$76,547	$303,000
Tarrant County, TX	Central	2,167,390	$84,207	$323,900
Collin County, TX	Central	1,163,337	$121,600	$475,600
Denton County, TX	Outlying	979,561	$111,498	$437,200
Ellis County, TX	Central	213,160	$99,595	$348,600
Johnson County, TX	Central	195,597	$84,859	$285,900
Kaufman County, TX	Outlying	172,604	$89,485	$320,900
Parker County, TX	Outlying	165,168	$104,443	$375,900
Rockwall County, TX	Central	123,617	$127,981	$415,500
Hunt County, TX	Outlying	108,972	$71,938	$241,700
Wise County, TX	Outlying	75,005	$93,421	$304,900

Largest cities and towns

214 places in our city pages lie in this area; the 25 largest are shown.

Place	Type	Population	Median income
Dallas, TX	City	1,307,930	$70,518
Fort Worth, TX	City	963,194	$79,507
Arlington, TX	City	397,742	$75,171
Plano, TX	City	290,594	$112,253
Irving, TX	City	256,492	$81,830
Garland, TX	City	246,844	$76,320
Frisco, TX	City	219,304	$150,212
McKinney, TX	City	210,600	$124,215
Grand Prairie, TX	City	201,883	$81,619
Denton, TX	City	152,866	$76,019
Mesquite, TX	City	149,299	$72,537
Carrollton, TX	City	133,740	$101,396
Lewisville, TX	City	131,080	$89,233
Richardson, TX	City	118,731	$98,111
Allen, TX	City	110,265	$130,901
Flower Mound, TX	Town	78,389	$161,235
Mansfield, TX	City	77,510	$121,126
North Richland Hills, TX	City	70,780	$97,305
Rowlett, TX	City	65,463	$112,081
Euless, TX	City	60,421	$82,167
Wylie, TX	City	60,334	$119,522
DeSoto, TX	City	56,211	$82,782
Little Elm, TX	City	54,820	$119,219
Burleson, TX	City	52,918	$93,928
Rockwall, TX	City	51,168	$115,580

Also in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK combined area

Sherman-Denison, TX · metro · 143,337 Athens, TX · micro · 84,862 Granbury, TX · micro · 65,894 Corsicana, TX · micro · 54,711 Durant, OK · micro · 48,253 Gainesville, TX · micro · 43,046 Sulphur Springs, TX · micro · 37,784 Bonham, TX · micro · 37,326 Mineral Wells, TX · micro · 29,295

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment

4.6%

College Educated

39.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income

$90,275

Mean Household Income

$124,387

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Population Split

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

Mexican23.0%

English9.2%

German8.0%

Irish6.4%

African2.5%

Italian2.1%

Scottish1.5%

French1.4%

Polish1.0%

Reported ancestry groups representing the cultural heritage of the population. Percentages may not sum to 100% as residents may report multiple ancestries or none.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

19.4%Foreign Born

80.6%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized41.7%

Non-Citizen58.3%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later37.2%

Before 201062.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units

3,096,731

Median Rent

$1,614/mo

Median Home Value

$359,500

Median Year Built

1993

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled

2,083,734

College Enrollment

17.8%

High School

22.7%

College Educated

39.4%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time

27.9 min

Drive Alone Rate

69.2%

Public Transit

0.7%

Work From Home

17.8%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34 Years

24.2%

35-64 Years

38.7%

65+ Years

12.1%

Population Composition

Under 1825.0%

18-3424.2%

35-6438.7%

65+12.1%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples

50.5%

Single Parent

6.7%

Living Alone

26.0%

Avg Size

2.73

Household Types

Married Couples50.5%

Single Parent6.7%

Living Alone26.0%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income

$45,949

SNAP Usage

8.0%

Health Insurance

83.8%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k11.0%

$25k - $50k15.1%

$50k - $100k28.7%

$100k+45.3%

Key Industries

Manufacturing

9.0%

Retail Trade

11.0%

Education & Health Care

19.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

10.4%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

83.8%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet

93.6%vs ~90% National Avg

Computer Ownership

97.5%vs ~95% National Avg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better

103.1

0130

Below average< 97

Near average97 - 103

Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better

121.8

0200

Hard to Afford< 80

Moderate80 - 100

Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

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