Dallas
After Houston and San Antonio, Dallas is the third most populous city in Texas and the ninth most populous city in the entire country. Dallas had 1,304,379 residents at the time of the 2020 US Census, an increase of 106,563 since the US Census of 2010. In 2020, there were 524,498 households, up from 458,057 in 2010, and 137,523 of those households included children under the age of 18.
About 36.2% of households had a married couple as the head, 57.2% had a male or female householder living alone, and 35.6% were non-family households with the head of the household living alone. In 2010, there was at least one person under the age of 18 in 33.7% of all households.
Race and ethnicity
| Racial composition | 2020 | 2010 | 1990 | 1970 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.3% | 42.4% | 20.9% | 7.5% | n/a |
| White | 28.1% | 28.8% | 47.7% | 66.9% | n/a |
| African American | 22.9% | 24.7% | 29.5% | 24.9% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% | – |
Gender identity and sexual orientation
Dallas's Oak Lawn, also known as the "Gayborhood,"
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people make up one of the largest populations in the country, and Dallas and the Metroplex are well known for having a thriving and diverse LGBT community. Numerous reputable LGBT events are held in the region throughout the year; the most well-known is the annual Alan Ross Texas Freedom (Pride) Parade and Festival in June, which attracts about 50,000 people. The Bishop Arts and Oak Lawn neighborhoods have long been recognized as Dallas's LGBT cultural hubs.
Oak Lawn, nicknamed the "Gayborhood" of Dallas