Dallas County, TX Population by Age

The median age in Dallas County, TX is 33.8, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.28% were under the age of 15, 22.58% aged 15 to 29, 44.99% aged 30 to 64, 9.96% aged 65 to 84, and 1.19% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Dallas County, TX population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Dallas County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 182,349 7%
5 to 9 years 180,203 6.92%
10 to 14 years 191,651 7.36%
15 to 19 years 181,934 6.99%
20 to 24 years 186,284 7.15%
25 to 29 years 219,826 8.44%
30 to 34 years 207,153 7.96%
35 to 39 years 185,031 7.11%
40 to 44 years 173,590 6.67%
45 to 49 years 163,190 6.27%
50 to 54 years 156,282 6%
55 to 59 years 149,295 5.73%
60 to 64 years 136,804 5.25%
65 to 69 years 102,892 3.95%
70 to 74 years 77,494 2.98%
75 to 79 years 48,962 1.88%
80 to 84 years 30,067 1.15%
85 years and over 31,046 1.19%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Dallas County Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Dallas County, TX population by age group

Key stats
922,421
Population under 25 years
785,600
Population aged 25-44
605,571
Population aged 45-64
290,461
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Dallas County, TX population by age group.

The largest age group is 25 to 29 years with a population of 219,826 (8.44% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Dallas County, TX was for the group of age 25 to 29 years with a population of 219,826 (8.44%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Dallas County, TX was the 80 to 84 years with a population of 30,067 (1.15%).

Dallas County, TX population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Dallas County, TX's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Dallas County, TX population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 1.65 million (63.28% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 665,628 25.56%
18 to 64 years 1,647,964 63.28%
65 years and over 290,461 11.15%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Dallas County 's population under 18 was 25.56%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Dallas County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 63.28%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Dallas County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 11.15% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Dallas County, TX population pyramid

Population pyramid for Dallas County, TX is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Dallas County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dallas County, TX, is 31.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dallas County, TX, is 16.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dallas County, TX is 48.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dallas County, TX is 6.1.

FIGURE 3

Dallas County, TX population pyramid

Dallas County population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Dallas County, TX's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 93,316 89,033 182,349
5 to 9 years 90,596 89,607 180,203
10 to 14 years 99,519 92,132 191,651
15 to 19 years 92,714 89,220 181,934
20 to 24 years 93,765 92,519 186,284
25 to 29 years 110,293 109,533 219,826
30 to 34 years 105,148 102,005 207,153
35 to 39 years 92,386 92,645 185,031
40 to 44 years 88,737 84,853 173,590
45 to 49 years 80,553 82,637 163,190
50 to 54 years 78,715 77,567 156,282
55 to 59 years 74,686 74,609 149,295
60 to 64 years 67,216 69,588 136,804
65 to 69 years 48,659 54,233 102,892
70 to 74 years 34,391 43,103 77,494
75 to 79 years 21,201 27,761 48,962
80 to 84 years 11,708 18,359 30,067
85 years and over 10,729 20,317 31,046

Things to know

What is the population of Dallas County, TX under 18?

Dallas County's population under the age of 18 is 665,628, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 25.56% of the total resident population of Dallas County, TX.

What is the aging population in Dallas County, TX?

Dallas County's population aged 65 years and above was 290,461. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 11.15% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2024
Dallas County, TX Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Dallas County Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dallas County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Dallas County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Dallas County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Dallas County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Dallas County, TX was for the group of age 25 to 29 years years with a population of 219,826 (8.44%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Dallas County, TX was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 30,067 (1.15%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

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 in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Dallas County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Dallas County 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 Dallas County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dallas County, TX Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Dallas County - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Dallas County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Dallas County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 1.65 million (63.28% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

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

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Dallas County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Dallas County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Dallas County 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 County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Dallas County, TX Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Dallas County, TX population pyramid, which represents the Dallas County 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 County, TX, is 31.5.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Dallas County, TX, is 16.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Dallas County, TX is 48.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Dallas County, TX is 6.1.
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 County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Dallas County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Dallas County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Dallas County 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 County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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