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.

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.

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 1.3 million, a 0.42% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Dallas population was 1.3 million, an increase of 0.59% compared to a population of 1.29 million in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Dallas increased by 113,194. In this period, the peak population was 1.34 million in the year 2019. 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

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

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (MSA) (LAUMT481910000000004) from Jan 1990 to Aug 2025 about Dallas, TX, household survey, persons, unemployment, and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Urban Living Laboratory, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

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

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for White Rock Village, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Timberglen, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Spring Creek, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 3 cities in the Dallas County, AL by White population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by White Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Dallas County, AL by their White population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• White Population: The White population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as White. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Dallas County White Population: This tells us how much of the entire Dallas County, AL White population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 26 cities in the Dallas County, TX by Ghanaian population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each city over the past five years.

Content

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

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Ghanaian Population: This column displays the rank of city in the Dallas County, TX by their Ghanaian population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• City: The City for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Ghanaian Population: The Ghanaian population of the city is shown in this column.
• % of Total City Population: This shows what percentage of the total city population identifies as Ghanaian. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Dallas County Ghanaian Population: This tells us how much of the entire Dallas County, TX Ghanaian population lives in that city. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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/.