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Dallas is a major city in the southern United States and an important economic and cultural center of Texas. The city has a population estimated at 1,336,940 inhabitants (2026 estimate). Founded in 1841, Dallas developed as a regional trading hub and later became a key center for banking, telecommunications, and transportation. During the 20th century, it experienced rapid growth, supported by the expansion of the oil and cotton industries, and today it forms part of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country.
Notable landmarks include the Dealey Plaza, the Reunion Tower, and the Dallas Museum of Art. Dallas has also been the birthplace of several prominent figures, including businesswoman Melinda French Gates, singer Norah Jones, and actor Owen Wilson.
Dallas in United States
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Dallas Population Evolution
The population of Dallas in 2026 is estimated to 1,336,940 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1,073 | |
| 1900 | 42,639 | +3,873.8% |
| 1940 | 294,734 | +591.2% |
| 1990 | 1,006,977 | +241.7% |
| 2024 | 1,326,087 | +31.7% |
Interactive Map of Dallas
What to see in Dallas
Bank of America Plaza
Dallas Museum of Art
Texas School Book Depository
Dallas Grand Prix Circuit
George W. Bush Presidential Center
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
memorialMargot and Bill Winspear Opera House
opera houseFamous People Born in Dallas
Melinda Gates
businesspersonOwen Wilson
actorAmerican actor
Norah Jones
singerAmerican musician
Sister Cities of Dallas
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 13,866,009 |
| Dar es Salaam | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 4,715,000 |
| Kolkata | 🇮🇳 India | 4,496,694 |
| Taipei | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 2,442,991 |
| Monterrey | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 1,142,952 |
| Sendai | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1,061,177 |
| Saratov | 🇷🇺 Russia | 838,042 |
| Valencia | 🇪🇸 Spain | 787,240 |
| Riga | 🇱🇻 Latvia | 595,053 |
| Brno | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 402,739 |
| Dijon | 🇫🇷 France | 161,830 |
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Sources & References
- Wikidata
- United States Census Bureau (accessed on 16 March 2026)