Dallas, Texas
Dallas is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, with a population of about 1,326,087. Parts of Dallas also extend into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties.
Collin · Dallas · Denton · Kaufman · Rockwall
Counties
1,326,087
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
339.7 sq mi
Land Area
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Dallas on Wikipedia
Dallas City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Dallas.
Major roads: I-30 · I-20 · I-35 · I-45 · I-635 · State Hwy 205 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 114
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Dallas from our research
What we've verified about Dallas, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A river ford with no reason to exist that talked its way into railroads, cotton money, oil banking, and the tragedy of 1963. Details →
- Dining
- 1223 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian; 430 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 512 public schools within 12 miles, across 42 districts and charters, mainly Dallas ISD, Uplift Education and Highland Park ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid where you pick your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (17 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (39 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (42 mi). Nearest lakes: White Rock Lake (4 mi), Mountain Creek Lake (12 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 126 licensed plumbers, 363 licensed HVAC contractors and 364 licensed electricians serve Dallas. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Dallas, Texas
Dallas lies in five counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Dallas
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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