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Dallas, NC
Town in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Population
6,104
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,986
ZIP codes
0
Dallas and its ZIP codes
Dallas at a glance
- Dallas is about 9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 145th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $58,403, 19% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,000 (12% below North Carolina) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Dallas, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dallas, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,403
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$254,000
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (493), German Americans (441), Mexican Americans (244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaston County. PPP loans are for Dallas.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,852
81,516 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
How people get to work
Dallas, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dallas, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dallas, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Dallas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| RanloTown | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Spencer MountainTown | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| GastoniaCity | 4.6 mi | 53.7 |
| High ShoalsCity | 5.4 mi | 2.6 |
| LowellCity | 5.7 mi | 3.7 |
| StanleyTown | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| Bessemer CityCity | 6 mi | 5.7 |
| AlexisCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| McAdenvilleTown | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| CramertonTown | 8.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Iron StationCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.4 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| BelmontCity | 10 mi | 12.2 |
| Mount HollyCity | 10 mi | 11.3 |
| Kings MountainCity | 11 mi | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dallas, NC in?
- Dallas is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Dallas, NC?
- About 6,104 people live in Dallas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dallas?
- Nearby places include Springdale (3.1 mi), Ranlo (3.8 mi), Spencer Mountain (4.4 mi), Gastonia (4.6 mi), High Shoals (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023