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West 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% |
U.S. Census data[3] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
Census tracts within west Dallas |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
2860 |
100% |
White |
1007 |
12.8% |
Black |
365 |
12.8% |
Amer. Indian |
9 |
0.3% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
77 |
2.7% |
Other race ** |
1321 |
46.2% |
Two+ races * |
81 |
2.8% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
2135 |
74.7% |
U.S. Census data[4] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
3766 |
100% |
White |
690 |
60.5% |
Black |
2277 |
60.5% |
Amer. Indian |
2 |
0.1% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
10 |
0.3% |
Other race ** |
723 |
19.2% |
Two+ races * |
64 |
1.7% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
1466 |
38.9% |
U.S. Census data[5] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
3460 |
100% |
White |
1474 |
4.1% |
Black |
142 |
4.1% |
Amer. Indian |
31 |
0.9% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
2 |
0.1% |
Other race ** |
1684 |
48.7% |
Two+ races * |
127 |
3.7% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
3189 |
92.2% |
U.S. Census data[6] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
2356 |
100% |
White |
261 |
76.4% |
Black |
1799 |
76.4% |
Amer. Indian |
9 |
0.4% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
11 |
0.5% |
Other race ** |
250 |
10.6% |
Two+ races * |
26 |
1.1% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
506 |
21.5% |
U.S. Census data[7] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
1209 |
100% |
White |
250 |
70% |
Black |
846 |
70% |
Amer. Indian |
1 |
0.1% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
11 |
0.9% |
Other race ** |
79 |
6.5% |
Two+ races * |
22 |
1.8% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
296 |
24.5% |
U.S. Census data[8] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
2378 |
100% |
White |
209 |
68% |
Black |
1616 |
68% |
Amer. Indian |
1 |
0% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
0 |
0% |
Other race ** |
523 |
22% |
Two+ races * |
29 |
1.2% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
756 |
31.8% |
U.S. Census data[9] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
5163 |
100% |
White |
1750 |
4.7% |
Black |
242 |
4.7% |
Amer. Indian |
35 |
0.7% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
11 |
0.2% |
Other race ** |
2874 |
55.7% |
Two+ races * |
251 |
4.9% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
4728 |
91.6% |
U.S. Census data[10] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
For 1990 info and comparisons, click above ↑ |
Total |
2940 |
100% |
White |
1040 |
14% |
Black |
412 |
14% |
Amer. Indian |
18 |
0.6% |
Asian or Pac. Islander |
175 |
6% |
Other race ** |
1196 |
40.7% |
Two+ races * |
99 |
3.4% |
Hisp. Orig. (any race) |
2218 |
75.4% |
U.S. Census data[11] |
|
* The 2000 Census provides a new category for persons who are of more than one race. Direct comparisons to 1990 may not be exact. |
** Other contains all additional categories not listed in the above groups. |
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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.
[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
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- 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] High schools
- L.G. Pinkston High School - AAAA
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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Eagle Ford | La Bajada | La L'aceate | La Loma | Lake West | Ledbetter Gardens | Los Altos | Muncie | Western Heights | Westmoreland Heights
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