Dallas, Georgia
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Dallas is a city located in Paulding County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,056. Census Estimates of 2003 indicate a population of 6,847. The city is the county seat of Paulding CountyTemplate:GR. It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States of America under James K. Polk.
Geography
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Location of Dallas, Georgia
Dallas is located at 33°55'7" North, 84°50'27" West (33.918499, -84.840848)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.5 mi²). 11.7 km² (4.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.66% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,056 people, 2,014 households, and 1,303 families residing in the city. The population density is 432.8/km² (1,120.7/mi²). There are 2,150 housing units at an average density of 184.1/km² (476.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.78% White, 10.13% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. 2.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,014 households out of which 37.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% are married couples living together, 16.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% are non-families. 30.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,750, and the median income for a family is $38,308. Males have a median income of $30,245 versus $21,747 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,811. 10.0% of the population and 8.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.