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Dallas, GA


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Dallas, Georgia

Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding county, is 16 miles W of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Dallas has a population of 5,056.

The People and Families of Dallas

In Dallas, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Dallas, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Dallas, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dallas had a median family income of $38,308. Poverty is less common in Dallas than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dallas gave more campaign money ($12,320) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dallas Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Dallas. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Dallas, 98% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Dallas tends to be by car.

High Points

Dallas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Dallas Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Dallas, GA

Comparing Dallas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity73
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men26
Age of the Population11
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use13
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

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