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'''Dallas''' is a small town in [[Gaston County, North Carolina]], and a suburb of [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], located north of [[Gastonia, North Carolina|Gastonia]]. The population was 4,488 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3716180| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dallas town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref> It was named for [[George M. Dallas]], [[Vice President of the United States]] under [[James K. Polk]].
'''Dallas''' is a town in [[Gaston County, North Carolina]], United States, and a suburb of [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], located north of [[Gastonia, North Carolina|Gastonia]]. The population was 4,488 at the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3716180| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212190548/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3716180| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dallas town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> It was named for [[George M. Dallas]], [[Vice President of the United States]] under [[James K. Polk]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Dallas is located approximately four miles north of the city of [[Gastonia, North Carolina|Gastonia]] and about {{convert|24|mi}} west of [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]]. [[Lincolnton, North Carolina|Lincolnton]] is {{convert|13|mi}} north and [[Hickory, North Carolina|Hickory]] is {{convert|34|mi}} north of Dallas along [[US 321]].
Dallas is located at {{coord|35.314816|-81.175215|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (35.314816, -81.175215).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is approximately three miles north of the city of Gastonia and about {{convert|20|mi}} west of Charlotte.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|7.5|km2|disp=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|7.5|km2|disp=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


Dallas lies within the Long Creek watershed. Long Creek is a right tributary of the [[South Fork Catawba River]]. Dallas is drained by Long Creek tributaries Dallas Branch and Little Long Creek.<ref>[http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/NaturalResources/watersheds/WatershedMap.pdf Gaston County Watershed Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911234646/http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/NaturalResources/watersheds/WatershedMap.pdf |date=2008-09-11 }}</ref>
Dallas lies within the Long Creek watershed. Long Creek is a right tributary of the [[South Fork Catawba River]]. Dallas is drained by Long Creek tributaries Dallas Branch and Little Long Creek.<ref>[http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/NaturalResources/watersheds/WatershedMap.pdf Gaston County Watershed Map] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911234646/http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/NaturalResources/watersheds/WatershedMap.pdf |date=September 11, 2008 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Dallas was officially incorporated in 1863 and is the oldest incorporated town in Gaston County. It served as the original [[county seat]] for Gaston County from 1846 until 1911. The old Gaston County courthouse, renovated in 1868 after a fire, still stands in the main square of the town and formerly served as the headquarters of the Dallas Police Department.<ref>[http://www.gastongov.com/departments/planning/connect-city Gaston County official government website. Retrieved on 2011-10-25.]</ref><ref>[http://www.dallasnc.net/index.aspx?NID=66 Dallas Police Department official web page. Retrieved on 2011-10-25.]</ref> The town government has renovated the courthouse.<ref>[http://www.gastongazette.com/news/courthouse-61475-dallas-aside.html "Historic courthouse to find new uses," Gaston Gazette, October 4, 2011. Retrieved on 2011-10-25.]</ref>
Dallas was officially incorporated in 1863 and is the oldest incorporated town in Gaston County. It served as the original [[county seat]] for Gaston County from 1846 until 1911. The old Gaston County courthouse, renovated in 1868 after a fire, still stands in the main square of the town and formerly served as the headquarters of the [[Dallas Police Department (North Carolina)|Dallas Police Department]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gastongov.com/departments/planning/connect-city |title=Gaston County official government website. Retrieved on 2011-10-25. |access-date=October 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331212638/http://www.gastongov.com/departments/planning/connect-city |archive-date=March 31, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dallasnc.net/index.aspx?NID=66 |title=Dallas Police Department official web page. Retrieved on 2011-10-25. |access-date=October 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404224630/http://www.dallasnc.net/index.aspx?NID=66 |archive-date=April 4, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The town government has renovated the courthouse.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gastongazette.com/news/courthouse-61475-dallas-aside.html |title="Historic courthouse to find new uses," Gaston Gazette, October 4, 2011. Retrieved on 2011-10-25. |access-date=October 25, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107090939/http://www.gastongazette.com/news/courthouse-61475-dallas-aside.html |archive-date=November 7, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Dallas began to decline in importance when the town commissioners refused to appropriate money for construction of bridges over several creeks for the [[Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway]] in the 1872.<ref>[http://www.dallasnc.net/index.asp?NID=121 Brief History], Town of Dallas official government website. Retrieved on 2008-07-10.</ref> The commissioners said the reason was because residents thought that trains would wake them during the night and frighten their livestock.<ref>Link, William A. ''William Friday: Power, Purpose, and American Higher Education.'' Chapel Hill, N.C. University of North Carolina Press, 1995. {{ISBN|978-0-8078-2167-1}}</ref> In 1890, [[Whitecapping|White Caps]] attacked the town "'Kuklux' style", destroying entire portions of the town.<ref>https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024546/1890-09-06/ed-1/seq-1.pdf</ref> After this the county seat was relocated to Gastonia in 1911.
Dallas began to decline in importance when the town commissioners refused to appropriate money for construction of bridges over several creeks for the [[Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway]] in the 1872.<ref>[http://www.dallasnc.net/index.asp?NID=121 Brief History], Town of Dallas official government website. Retrieved on July 10, 2008.</ref> The commissioners said the reason was because residents thought that trains would wake them during the night and frighten their livestock.<ref>Link, William A. ''William Friday: Power, Purpose, and American Higher Education.'' Chapel Hill, N.C. University of North Carolina Press, 1995. {{ISBN|978-0-8078-2167-1}}</ref> In 1890, [[Whitecapping|White Caps]] attacked the town "'Kuklux' style", destroying entire portions of the town.<ref>https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024546/1890-09-06/ed-1/seq-1.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> After this the county seat was relocated to Gastonia in 1911.


The [[Dallas Graded and High School]], [[Dallas Historic District]], [[Hoyle Historic Homestead|Hoyle House]], and [[Eli Hoyle House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Dallas Graded and High School]], [[Dallas Historic District]], [[Hoyle Historic Homestead|Hoyle House]], and [[Eli Hoyle House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
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|2020= 5927
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 4,488 people, 1,792 households, and 1,195 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,543 people per square mile (595.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,003 housing units at an average density of 690.7 per square mile (267.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 76.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 15.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 4.9% [[Race (United States Census)|some other race]], and 1.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.0% of the population.<ref name="Census 2010 DP">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3716180| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dallas town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref>


===2020 census===
There were 1,792 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.04.<ref name="Census 2010 DP"/>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+Dallas racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3716180&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 20, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 3,475
| 58.63%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 1,277
| 21.55%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 24
| 0.4%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 51
| 0.86%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 3
| 0.05%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 297
| 5.01%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 800
| 13.5%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 5,927 people, 1,833 households, and 1,158 families residing in the town.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, there were 4,488 people, 1,792 households, and 1,195 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,543|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,003 housing units at an average density of {{convert|690.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 76.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 15.9% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 4.9% [[Race (United States Census)|some other race]], and 1.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.0% of the population.<ref name="Census 2010 DP">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3716180| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212154028/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3716180| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dallas town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref>

There were 1,792 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.04.<ref name="Census 2010 DP"/>


In the town, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. The male population was 47.7% and the female population was 52.3%.<ref name="Census 2010 DP"/>
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. The male population was 47.7% and the female population was 52.3%.<ref name="Census 2010 DP"/>


For the period 2007-11, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $48,239. Male full-time workers had a median income of $32,203 versus $27,154 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,570. About 11.1% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3716180| title=Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Dallas town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=March 27, 2013}}</ref>
For the period 2007–11, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $48,239. Male full-time workers had a median income of $32,203 versus $27,154 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,570. About 11.1% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3716180| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200210230133/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/11_5YR/DP03/1600000US3716180| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 10, 2020| title=Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Dallas town, North Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Dallas is the site of the main campus of [[Gaston College]], a [[community college]] offering associate degree, Certificate, and Diploma programs. It is located on [[U.S. Highway 321]] west of the city's business district.
Dallas is the site of the main campus of [[Gaston College]], a [[community college]] offering associate degree, Certificate, and Diploma programs. It is located on [[U.S. Highway 321]] west of the city's business district.


Dallas is home to Costner Elementary, Carr Elementary, W.C. Friday Middle School, and [[North Gaston High School]].
Dallas is home to Costner Elementary, Carr Elementary, W.C. Friday Middle School, and [[North Gaston High School]]. There is a private Christian school, Community Christian Academy.


The Dallas Branch of the Gaston County Public Library serves this community.<ref>[http://gastonlibrary.org/index.cfm/about-us/locations-and-hours/dallas-branch/ Dallas Branch]</ref>
The Dallas Branch of the Gaston County Public Library serves this community.<ref>[http://gastonlibrary.org/index.cfm/about-us/locations-and-hours/dallas-branch/ Dallas Branch]</ref>
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==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
* The [[Hoyle Historic Homestead]] is an example of German-American architecture from the mid-late 18th century and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].
* The [[Hoyle Historic Homestead]] is an example of German-American architecture from the mid-late 18th century and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].
* The Dallas Historic District, bounded by Holland, Main, Gaston and Trade streets, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district consists of eight buildings, including the former Gaston County Courthouse (built in 1848), former Gaston County Jail (1848), the Smyre-Pasour House (1850), Rhyne Store (1850), and the Hoffman Hotel (1852). The Hoffman Hotel is now home to the Gaston County Museum.<ref>[http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/nc/Gaston/districts.html National Register of Historic Places - Gaston County]</ref><ref>[http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/HistoricPreservation/LocalDesignation.htm Designated Gaston County Historic Properties]</ref>
* The Dallas Historic District, bounded by Holland, Main, Gaston and Trade streets, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district consists of eight buildings, including the former Gaston County Courthouse (built in 1848), former Gaston County Jail (1848), the Smyre-Pasour House (1850), Rhyne Store (1850), and the Hoffman Hotel (1852). The Hoffman Hotel is now home to the Gaston County Museum.<ref>[http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/nc/Gaston/districts.html National Register of Historic Places - Gaston County]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/HistoricPreservation/LocalDesignation.htm |title=Designated Gaston County Historic Properties |access-date=July 10, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081225165039/http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/HistoricPreservation/LocalDesignation.htm |archive-date=December 25, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[North Gaston High School]] in Dallas was the location for filming of the 1999 movie ''[[Carrie 2]].''
* Biggerstaff Park in Dallas is the venue of the "Shelby Hamfest", a gathering of amateur radio operators. This is one of the oldest and largest such festivals in the country.
* Biggerstaff Park in Dallas is the venue of the "Shelby Hamfest", a gathering of amateur radio operators. This is one of the oldest and largest such festivals in the country.


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==Notable residents and natives==
==Notable residents and natives==
*[[Alfred L. Bulwinkle]] (1883–1950), 14-term [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives]]
*[[Alfred L. Bulwinkle]] (1883–1950), 14-term [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[United States House of Representatives]]
*[[William C. Friday]] (1920-2012), president of the [[University of North Carolina]] system from 1956 to 1986
*[[William C. Friday]] (1920–2012), president of the [[University of North Carolina]] system from 1956 to 1986
*[[David W. Hoyle]], former mayor of Dallas and nine-term [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[North Carolina State Senate]], representing the 25th District
*[[David W. Hoyle]], former mayor of Dallas and nine-term [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[North Carolina State Senate]]


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Dallas, North Carolina
Town
Location of Dallas, North Carolina
Location of Dallas, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°19′02″N 81°11′00″W / 35.31722°N 81.18333°W / 35.31722; -81.18333
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Founded1846[1]
Incorporated1863[1]
Named forGeorge M. Dallas[1]
Government
 • MayorHayley Beaty
Area
[2]
 • Total
3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)
 • Land3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
787 ft (240 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,589
 • Density1,935.66/sq mi (747.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28034
Area code(s)704, 980
FIPS code37-16180[4]
GNIS feature ID2406350[3]
Websitewww.dallasnc.net

Dallas is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States, and a suburb of Charlotte, located north of Gastonia. The population was 4,488 at the 2010 census.[5] It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States under James K. Polk.

Geography

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Dallas is located approximately four miles north of the city of Gastonia and about 24 miles (39 km) west of Charlotte. Lincolnton is 13 miles (21 km) north and Hickory is 34 miles (55 km) north of Dallas along US 321.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all of it land.[5]

Dallas lies within the Long Creek watershed. Long Creek is a right tributary of the South Fork Catawba River. Dallas is drained by Long Creek tributaries Dallas Branch and Little Long Creek.[6]

History

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Dallas was officially incorporated in 1863 and is the oldest incorporated town in Gaston County. It served as the original county seat for Gaston County from 1846 until 1911. The old Gaston County courthouse, renovated in 1868 after a fire, still stands in the main square of the town and formerly served as the headquarters of the Dallas Police Department.[7][8] The town government has renovated the courthouse.[9]

Dallas began to decline in importance when the town commissioners refused to appropriate money for construction of bridges over several creeks for the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway in the 1872.[10] The commissioners said the reason was because residents thought that trains would wake them during the night and frighten their livestock.[11] In 1890, White Caps attacked the town "'Kuklux' style", destroying entire portions of the town.[12] After this the county seat was relocated to Gastonia in 1911.

The Dallas Graded and High School, Dallas Historic District, Hoyle House, and Eli Hoyle House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[13]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870299—
188041739.5%
18904415.8%
190051416.6%
19101,065107.2%
19201,39731.2%
19301,4896.6%
19401,70414.4%
19502,45444.0%
19603,27033.3%
19704,05924.1%
19803,340−17.7%
19903,012−9.8%
20003,40212.9%
20104,48831.9%
20205,92732.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2020 census

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Dallas racial composition[15]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 3,475 58.63%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,277 21.55%
Native American 24 0.4%
Asian 51 0.86%
Pacific Islander 3 0.05%
Other/Mixed 297 5.01%
Hispanic or Latino 800 13.5%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,927 people, 1,833 households, and 1,158 families residing in the town.

2010 census

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As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 4,488 people, 1,792 households, and 1,195 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,543 inhabitants per square mile (596/km2). There were 2,003 housing units at an average density of 690.7 per square mile (266.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 76.4% White, 15.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 4.9% some other race, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.[16]

There were 1,792 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.04.[16]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. The male population was 47.7% and the female population was 52.3%.[16]

For the period 2007–11, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $48,239. Male full-time workers had a median income of $32,203 versus $27,154 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,570. About 11.1% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Education

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Dallas is the site of the main campus of Gaston College, a community college offering associate degree, Certificate, and Diploma programs. It is located on U.S. Highway 321 west of the city's business district.

Dallas is home to Costner Elementary, Carr Elementary, W.C. Friday Middle School, and North Gaston High School. There is a private Christian school, Community Christian Academy.

The Dallas Branch of the Gaston County Public Library serves this community.[18]

Places of interest

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  • The Hoyle Historic Homestead is an example of German-American architecture from the mid-late 18th century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • The Dallas Historic District, bounded by Holland, Main, Gaston and Trade streets, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district consists of eight buildings, including the former Gaston County Courthouse (built in 1848), former Gaston County Jail (1848), the Smyre-Pasour House (1850), Rhyne Store (1850), and the Hoffman Hotel (1852). The Hoffman Hotel is now home to the Gaston County Museum.[19][20]
  • Biggerstaff Park in Dallas is the venue of the "Shelby Hamfest", a gathering of amateur radio operators. This is one of the oldest and largest such festivals in the country.

Media

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Television

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Dallas is in the Charlotte-Gastonia viewing area. This is the list of the Television stations available in Dallas:

Radio

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This is the list of the radio stations available in Dallas:

Notable residents and natives

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "North Carolina Gazetteer". Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dallas, North Carolina
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dallas town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  6. ^ Gaston County Watershed Map Archived September 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Gaston County official government website. Retrieved on 2011-10-25". Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  8. ^ "Dallas Police Department official web page. Retrieved on 2011-10-25". Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  9. ^ ""Historic courthouse to find new uses," Gaston Gazette, October 4, 2011. Retrieved on 2011-10-25". Archived from the original on November 7, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  10. ^ Brief History, Town of Dallas official government website. Retrieved on July 10, 2008.
  11. ^ Link, William A. William Friday: Power, Purpose, and American Higher Education. Chapel Hill, N.C. University of North Carolina Press, 1995. ISBN 978-0-8078-2167-1
  12. ^ https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84024546/1890-09-06/ed-1/seq-1.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  13. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  14. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  16. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dallas town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  17. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Dallas town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  18. ^ Dallas Branch
  19. ^ National Register of Historic Places - Gaston County
  20. ^ "Designated Gaston County Historic Properties". Archived from the original on December 25, 2008. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
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