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Dallas, PA
Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,692
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,170
ZIP codes
0
Dallas and its ZIP codes
Dallas at a glance
- Dallas is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,050 a year, 17% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,800 and median rent is $1,097 a month.
Local data for Dallas, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dallas, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,050
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$257,800
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
58.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (776), Italian Americans (585), Polish Americans (445).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luzerne County. PPP loans are for Dallas.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,252
145,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $8,459 per person
How people get to work
Dallas, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dallas, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,881
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Dallas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia UniversityCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| ShavertownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| TrucksvilleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.7 |
| ChaseCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Harveys LakeBorough | 3.8 mi | 5.4 |
| CourtdaleBorough | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| LuzerneBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LarksvilleBorough | 4.9 mi | 4.7 |
| PringleBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SwoyersvilleBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| EdwardsvilleBorough | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| West WyomingBorough | 5.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Forty FortBorough | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| KingstonBorough | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| PlymouthBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| SilkworthCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dallas, PA in?
- Dallas is in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Dallas, PA?
- About 2,692 people live in Dallas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dallas?
- Nearby places include Misericordia University (1 mi), Shavertown (1.8 mi), Trucksville (2.6 mi), Chase (3.4 mi), Harveys Lake (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023