Dallas, North Carolina

Dallas is a small town in Gaston County, North Carolina, and a suburb of Charlotte, located north of Gastonia. The population was 5,927 at the 2020 census.[4] It was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States under James K. Polk.

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; -81.18333Coordinates: 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]
Area
 • Total3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)
 • Land3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population
 • Total5,927
 • Density1,935.66/sq mi (747.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28034
FIPS code37-16180[5]
GNIS feature ID2406350[3]
Websitewww.dallasnc.net

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "North Carolina Gazetteer". Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dallas, North Carolina
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dallas town, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.