West Dallas

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West Dallas
Location in Dallas
Location in Dallas
Country United States
State Texas
Counties Dallas
City Dallas
Area
 - Land 29.66 km²  (11.45 sq mi)
 - Water 0 km² (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation 406 feet (124 m)
Population  
 - Neighborhood (2000) 24,132
ZIP code 75212, 75208 (northern part)
Area code(s) 214, 469, 972
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑
Total 24132 100%
White 6681 37.4%
Black 9031 37.4%
Amer. Indian 106 0.4%
Asian or Pac. Islander 297 1.2%
Other race ** 8650 35.8%
Two+ races * 699 2.9%
Hisp. Orig. (any race) 15294 63.4%
References: [1]
Website: http://www.westdallaschamber.org/

West Dallas is an area comprised of many communities and neighborhoods in Dallas, Texas (USA). West Dallas is the area bounded by Interstate 30 on the south, the Trinity River on the east and north, and Irving on the west.[2] The area is predominantly Hispanic and is among the poorest areas of the city.

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[edit] Demographics

As of the 2000 U.S. census, there were 24,132 people residing in the neighborhood. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 27.7% White, 37.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian or Pacific Islander, 35.8% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 63.4% of the population.

[edit] Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods of West Dallas[2]


Lone Star
Industrial Park
Singleton
Industrial Area
Turnpike
Distribution Center
Eagle Ford
La Bajada
La L'aceate
La Loma
Lake West
Ledbetter Gardens
Los Altos
Muncie
Western Heights
Westmoreland Heights
  • Eagle Ford
  • La Bajada
  • La L'aceate
  • La Loma
  • Lake West
  • Ledbetter Gardens
  • Los Altos
  • Muncie
  • Western Heights
  • Westmoreland Heights

[edit] Industrial sections

  • Lone Star Industrial Park
  • Singleton Industrial Area
  • Turnpike Distribution Center


[edit] Education

[edit] Public (DISD)

[edit] High schools

  • L.G. Pinkston High School - AAAA

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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