In 2023, the population of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area in the United States was about 8.1 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, where the population was about 7.95 million people.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) (DFWPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Dallas, residents, TX, population, and USA.

In 2023, the GDP of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area amounted to around 613.38 U.S. dollars, an increase on the previous year. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area is composed of 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington are the two metropolitan divisions of the area. It is the economic and cultural hub of North Texas or North Central Texas, and is commonly referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area, DFW or The Metroplex by residents. Estimates of the 2022 population of the Metroplex were roughly 7.94 million inhabitants. The Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are a well-known sports team from the city of Dallas in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The Dallas Cowboy’s franchise value has risen greatly since 2002. The franchise was valued at 784 million U.S. dollars in 2002. As of 2022, the Dallas Cowboys franchise was valued around nine billion U.S. dollars. The Dallas Cowboys also ranked first on a list in terms of 2022 revenue of national football league teams, being the only team to have generated more than a billion U.S. dollars in revenue that year, about 406 million more U.S. dollars than the second ranked team, the Las Vegas Raiders. In 2022, the average ticket price for Dallas Cowboys games was 108 U.S. dollars.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) (LAUMT481910000000005) from Jan 1990 to Apr 2025 about Dallas, household survey, TX, employment, persons, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) (LAUMT481910000000003A) from 1990 to 2024 about Dallas, household survey, TX, unemployment, rate, and USA.

In 2023, the metropolitan area of New York-Newark-Jersey City had the biggest population in the United States. Based on annual estimates from the census, the metropolitan area had around 19.5 million inhabitants, which was a slight decrease from the previous year. The Los Angeles and Chicago metro areas rounded out the top three. What is a metropolitan statistical area? In general, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants – the smallest MSA is Carson City, with an estimated population of nearly 56,000. The urban area is made bigger by adjacent communities that are socially and economically linked to the center. MSAs are particularly helpful in tracking demographic change over time in large communities and allow officials to see where the largest pockets of inhabitants are in the country. How many MSAs are in the United States? There were 421 metropolitan statistical areas across the U.S. as of July 2021. The largest city in each MSA is designated the principal city and will be the first name in the title. An additional two cities can be added to the title, and these will be listed in population order based on the most recent census. So, in the example of New York-Newark-Jersey City, New York has the highest population, while Jersey City has the lowest. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts an official population count every ten years, and the new count is expected to be announced by the end of 2030.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dallas population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Dallas across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Dallas was 2,691, a 0.04% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Dallas population was 2,692, a decline of 0.07% compared to a population of 2,694 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dallas increased by 76. In this period, the peak population was 2,814 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Dallas is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Dallas population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dallas Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Resident Population in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) was 8344.03200 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) reached a record high of 8344.03200 in January of 2024 and a record low of 5196.18800 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Dallas city, Texas. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

This map shows where the population is projected to grow at a normal rate (light green), grow at a very high rate (dark green), or shrink (magenta). The map is shaded by the annual compound rate of total population change in the United States from 2012 to 2017. Total Population is the total number of residents in an area. Residence refers to the “usual place” where a person lives. Total Population for 2017 is Esri’s five year projection.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) (LAUMT481910000000004A) from 1990 to 2024 about Dallas, household survey, TX, unemployment, persons, and USA.

Estimated using sales prices and appraisal data. Metropolitan Division refers to a county or group of counties within a Metropolitan Statistical Area that has a population core of at least 2.5 million.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) (LAUMT481910000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Dallas, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, TX, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dallas, TX population pyramid, which represents the Dallas population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dallas, TX, is 29.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dallas, TX, is 16.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Dallas, TX is 45.9.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dallas, TX is 6.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Dallas population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Dallas for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Dallas for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Dallas for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dallas Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Lake Dallas city, Texas. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Dallas city, Georgia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Dallas town, North Carolina. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Lake Dallas by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Lake Dallas across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a majority of female population, with 55.25% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Lake Dallas is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Lake Dallas total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Lake Dallas Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dallas City population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Dallas City across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Dallas City was 788, a 0.63% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Dallas City population was 793, a decline of 0.63% compared to a population of 798 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dallas City decreased by 239. In this period, the peak population was 1,027 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Dallas City is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Dallas City population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Dallas City Population by Year. You can refer the same here