Duncanville, Texas
Duncanville is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 11 miles southwest of Dallas, with a population of about 39,203.
Dallas
County
39,203
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
11.2 sq mi
Land Area
11 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Duncanville on Wikipedia
Duncanville City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Duncanville.
Major roads: I-20 · US Hwy 67
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Duncanville from our research
What we've verified about Duncanville, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1880s railroad-switch town in southern Dallas County, incorporated to dodge annexation, now the basketball 'City of Champions.' Details →
- Dining
- 104 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Chicken & Wings; 7 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 370 public schools within 12 miles, across 41 districts and charters, mainly Duncanville ISD, Dallas ISD and Uplift Education. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (4 mi), Cleburne (46 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (46 mi). Nearest lakes: Mountain Creek Lake (6 mi), Joe Pool Lake (7 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 13 licensed plumbers, 32 licensed HVAC contractors and 25 licensed electricians serve Duncanville. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Duncanville, Texas
Dallas County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Duncanville in Dallas County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Duncanville
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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