Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County, Texas
Dallas - Old Red Museum 01.jpg
The former Dallas County Courthouse in Dallas.
Map of Texas highlighting Dallas County
Location in the state of Texas
Map of the U.S. highlighting Texas
Texas's location in the U.S.
Founded March 30, 1846
Named for George Mifflin Dallas
Seat Dallas
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

908 sq mi (2,353 km²)
880 sq mi (2,278 km²)
29 sq mi (75 km²), 3.19%
Population
 - (2010)
 - Density

2,368,139
2,692/sq mi (1,039.57/km²)
Website www.dallascounty.org

Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area (colloquially referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex). As of 2010, the county had an official population of 2,368,139 and is now the ninth most populous county in the United States. Dallas county was founded in 1846 and was named for George Mifflin Dallas, the 11th Vice President of the United States.

Its county seat is Dallas[1], which is also the largest city in the county, the third-largest city in Texas, and the eighth-largest city in the United States. Dallas County is the most populous county within the metropolitan area and contains the largest of its principal cities.

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 908 square miles (2,352 km2), of which 880 square miles (2,279 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (3.19%) is water.

Major Highways

  • US 67.svg U.S. Highway 67
  • US 75.svg U.S. Highway 75
  • US 77.svg U.S. Highway 77
  • US 80.svg U.S. Highway 80
  • US 175.svg U.S. Highway 175

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1850 2,743
1860 8,665 215.9%
1870 13,814 59.4%
1880 33,488 142.4%
1890 67,042 100.2%
1900 82,726 23.4%
1910 135,748 64.1%
1920 210,551 55.1%
1930 325,691 54.7%
1940 398,564 22.4%
1950 614,799 54.3%
1960 951,527 54.8%
1970 1,327,321 39.5%
1980 1,556,390 17.3%
1990 1,852,810 19.0%
2000 2,218,899 19.8%
2010 2,368,139 6.7%

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,218,899 people, 807,621 households, and 533,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,523 people per square mile (974/km²). There were 854,119 housing units at an average density of 971/sq mi (375/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 58.35% White, 20.31% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 3.98% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 14.04% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. 29.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 807,621 households out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.90% were married couples living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the wider county, the population was spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 34.40% from 25 to 44, 18.90% from 45 to 64, and 8.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was US$43,324, and the median income for a family was $49,062. Males had a median income of $34,988 versus $29,539 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,603. About 10.60% of families and 13.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.00% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Dallas County is governed by a Commissioners Court. The Dallas County Commissioners Court consists of the County Judge (the chairperson of the Court) who is elected County-wide and four Commissioners who are elected by the voters in each of four districts.

The Commissioners Court is the policy-making body for the County; in addition, the County Judge is the senior executive and administrative position in the County. While the cities in the County handle many tasks in local government, the County holds responsibility for the following:

"The Commissioners Court sets the County tax rate, adopts the budget, appoints boards and commissions, approves grants and personnel actions, and oversees the administration of county government. Each commissioner also supervises a Road and Bridge District. The Commissioners Court also approves the budget and sets the tax rate for the hospital district, which is charged with the responsibility for providing acute medical care for citizens who otherwise would not receive adequate medical services."[3]

The total 2010 fiscal year budget is approximately $871 million USD.[4]

Currently (November 2010), the major elected officials are[5]

Position Name Party
  County Judge Clay Jenkins Democratic
  Commissioner, Precinct 1 Maurine Dickey Republican
  Commissioner, Precinct 2 Mike Cantrell Republican
  Commissioner, Precinct 3 John Wiley Price Democratic
  Commissioner, Precinct 4 Elba Garcia Democratic
  District Attorney Craig Watkins Democratic
  District Clerk Gary Fitzsimmons Democratic
  County Clerk John Warren Democratic
  Sheriff Lupe Valdez Democratic
  Tax Assessor-Collector John Ames Democratic
  Treasurer Joe Wells Democratic

There are 6 congressional districts either entirely or partly within Dallas County. There are 5 Republicans and 1 Democrat.

Representative Party Home Town/City District
  Sam Johnson R Plano 3
  Jeb Hensarling R Dallas 5
  Kenny Marchant R Coppell 24
  Michael C. Burgess R Lewisville 26
  Eddie Bernice Johnson D Dallas 30
  Pete Sessions R Dallas 32

There are 5 Texas Senate districts either entirely or partly within Dallas County. There are 4 Republicans and 1 Democrat.

Senator Party Home Town/City District
  Bob Deuell R Greenville 2
  Florence Shapiro R Plano 8
  Chris Harris R Arlington 9
  John Carona R Dallas 16
  Royce West D Dallas 23

There are 16 members of the Texas House of Representatives who are based in Dallas County. There are 10 Republicans and 6 Democrats.

Representative Party Home Town/City District ↑
  Eric Johnson D Dallas 100
  Cindy Burkett R Mesquite 101
  Stefani Carter R Dallas 102
  Rafael Anchia D Dallas 103
  Roberto R. Alonzo D Dallas 104
  Linda Harper-Brown R Irving 105
  Rodney E. Anderson R Grand Prairie 106
  Kenneth Sheets R Dallas 107
  Dan Branch R Dallas 108
  Helen Giddings D De Soto 109
  Barbara Mallory Caraway D Dallas 110
  Yvonne Davis D Dallas 111
  Angie Chen Button R Richardson 112
  Joe Driver R Garland 113
  Will Hartnett R Dallas 114
  Jim Jackson R Carrollton 115

Politics

Presidential Election Results 1960-2008
Year Democrat Republican
2008 57.5% 424,468 41.9% 309,477
2004 49.0% 336,641 50.4% 346,246
2000 44.9% 275,308 52.6% 322,345
1996 46.0% 255,766 46.8% 260,058
1992 35.0% 231,412 38.7% 256,007
1988 40.9% 243,198 58.4% 347,094
1984 33.4% 203,592 66.4% 405,444
1980 36.8% 190,459 59.2% 306,682
1976 42.3% 196,303 56.7% 263,081
1972 29.6% 129,662 69.5% 305,112
1968 34.1% 123,809 50.7% 184,193
1964 54.7% 166,472 45.1% 137,065
1960 37.0% 88,876 62.2% 149,369

Dallas County has voted for the Republican presidential candidate in almost every election since 1960; the only exceptions being in 1964 and 2008. More recently however, it has gradually shifted more Democratic in recent elections. The Democratic gains are primarily due to the city of Dallas, which has become a stronghold of that party.

In the United States House of Representatives, districts 30 and 32 are entirely within the county and districts 3, 5, 24, and 26 include portions of Dallas County. Five of the six districts are currently represented by Republicans. In order of district number they are Sam Johnson (R-03), Jeb Hensarling (R-05), Kenny Marchant (R-24), Michael C. Burgess (R-26), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-30), and Pete Sessions (R-32).[6]

Cities and towns

Denotes a municipality whose physical boundaries extend beyond Dallas County

Historical communities

Education

The following school districts serve Dallas County:

Transportation

Love Field, located in Dallas and in Dallas County, serves many domestic passengers.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport partially located in the city of Irving in Dallas County and Grapevine and Euless in Tarrant County.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit provides bus and rail service to many cities in Dallas County, with Dallas being the largest.

The Trinity Railway Express provides commuter rail service to Tarrant County, including downtown Fort Worth.

Government and infrastructure

Dallas County Jail, 111 West Commerce Street

Dallas County operates several jail facilities. They include:[9]

  • 111 Riverfront Blvd (Dallas)
    • North Tower Jail
    • South Tower Jail - also known as the "Suzanne Kays Tower"
    • West Tower Jail
  • Government Center Jail - 600 Commerce Street (Dallas)
  • Decker Detention Center - 899 North Stemmons Freeway (Dallas)
  • (formerly) Suzanne Kays Jail - 521 North Industrial Boulevard (Dallas) - population integrated into the South Tower; demolished to clear way for the Trinity River Project[10]

Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the Hutchins Unit state jail for men in an unincorporated area adjacent to Hutchins.[11] Corrections Corporation of America operates the Dawson Unit, a co-gender state jail in Downtown Dallas, under contract.[12]

Federal Correctional Institution, Seagoville is located in Seagoville.

See also

References

External links

Coordinates: 32°46′N 96°47′W / 32.77°N 96.78°W / 32.77; -96.78


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