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|official_name = Dallas, Pennsylvania | | official_name = Dallas, Pennsylvania | ||
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|motto = "The Pride of the Back Mountain" |
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| map_caption = Location of Dallas in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. | |||
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'''Dallas''' is a ] in ], ], ]. The population was 2,804 at the ].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Dallas borough, Pennsylvania |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=April 11, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> It was created by a charter granted April 21, 1879, from land entirely within ].<ref name="books.google.com">], </ref> The township had been formed in 1817<ref name="books.google.com" /> and was named for ], who was the 6th ] and the father of ], the vice president of ]. The local government describes the borough as the "Pride" of ], an area consisting of Dallas, ], a part of Wyoming, West Wyoming, and Harveys Lake. Dallas is in the vicinity of ] and Dallas State Correctional Institution which holds 2,150 inmates. | |||
'''Dallas''' is a ] in ], United States. The population was 2,692 at the ].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=August 4, 2022}}</ref> The local government describes the borough as the "Pride" of the ] (a 118 square mile region in northern Luzerne County). The area includes the townships of ], ], ], ], ], and ]. The region also includes the boroughs of Dallas and ]. Dallas is in the vicinity of ] and Dallas State Correctional Institution (which holds 2,150 inmates). | |||
==History== | |||
Dallas was first settled in 1797. It was later incorporated as a borough on April 21, 1879, from land entirely within ].<ref name="books.google.com">], </ref> The township had been formed in 1817<ref name="books.google.com" /> and was named for ], who was the 6th ] and the father of ], the vice president of ]. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
] in Dallas]] | ] in Dallas]] | ||
Dallas is located at {{coord|41|20|0|N|75|58|0|W |type:city_region:US-PA}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url= |
Dallas is located at {{coord|41|20|0|N|75|58|0|W |type:city_region:US-PA}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> | ||
According to the ], the borough has a total area of {{convert|2.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}}, or 3.78%, is water. | According to the ], the borough has a total area of {{convert|2.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}}, or 3.78%, is water. | ||
Most of Dallas is urbanized; however, there are pockets of forests scattered throughout the borough. ] and ] travel through the northern and eastern sections of Dallas. The Huntsville Reservoir makes up the community's southwestern border. ] borders the borough from the north, east, and south. ] borders the community from the west. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{US Census population | {{US Census population | ||
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|1880= 272 | |1880= 272 | ||
|1890= 415 | |1890= 415 | ||
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|2000= 2557 | |2000= 2557 | ||
|2010= 2804 | |2010= 2804 | ||
|2020= 2692 | |||
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|estyear=2021 | ||
|estimate= |
|estimate=2687 | ||
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref> | |||
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/> | |||
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing |url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=11 December 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX |archivedate=May 11, 2015 }}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 |url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |work=Population Estimates |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=11 December 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa |archivedate=June 17, 2013 }}</ref> | |||
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2" /><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
At the ] there were 2,557 people, 1,031 households, and 715 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|1,116.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,094 housing units at an average density of {{convert|477.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> | |||
The racial makeup of the borough was 97.97% White, 0.47% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. | |||
There were 1,031 households, |
There were 1,031 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96. | ||
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% |
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males. | ||
The median |
The median household income was $48,696 and the median family income was $57,344. Males had a median income of $41,500 versus $25,571 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,466. About 3.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the ], including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. | ||
==Education== | |||
The school district is the ].<!--UNI 07200--><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st42_pa/schooldistrict_maps/c42079_luzerne/DC20SD_C42079.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Luzerne County, PA|publisher=]|access-date=2024-12-13}} - </ref> | |||
] maintains a property in Dallas Borough.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/place/p4218048_dallas/DC20BLK_P4218048.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Dallas borough, PA|publisher=]|access-date=2024-12-13|quote=Misericordia Univ}}</ref> The majority of the university grounds, and all of the associated ],<ref name=MisUnivCDPMap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/place/p4250160_misericordia_university/DC20BLK_P4250160.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Misericordia University CDP, PA|publisher=]|access-date=2024-12-13|quote=Dallas twp 18056}}</ref> are in ].<ref name=Twpmap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/cousub/cs4207918056_dallas/DC20BLK_CS4207918056.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP (INDEX): Dallas township, PA|publisher=]|access-date=2024-12-13|quote=Misericordia Univ}}</ref> | |||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
*], |
*], inside linebacker coach, ] | ||
*], psychologist, professor, and author | |||
*], ] season one winner | |||
*], U.S. Congressman<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/congressional-candidate-meuser-changes-voting-residence-to-property-in-9th-district-1.2382439|title=Congressional candidate Meuser changes voting residence to property in 9th district|author1=Michael P. Buffer|newspaper=]|date=September 9, 2018}}</ref> | |||
*], field hockey player |
*], U.S. Olympic field hockey player, ] | ||
*], fashion model | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
{{commons category}} | |||
*{{Official website|www.dallasborough.org}} | |||
{{Luzerne County, Pennsylvania}} | {{Luzerne County, Pennsylvania}} | ||
{{authority control}} | |||
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United StatesDallas, Pennsylvania | |
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Borough | |
Typical street in Dallas | |
Motto: "The Pride of the Back Mountain" | |
Location of Dallas in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. | |
DallasShow map of PennsylvaniaDallasShow map of the United States | |
Coordinates: 41°20′0″N 75°58′0″W / 41.33333°N 75.96667°W / 41.33333; -75.96667 | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Luzerne |
Settled | 1797 |
Incorporated | 1879 |
Government | |
• Type | Borough Council |
Area | |
• Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km) |
• Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km) |
• Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km) |
Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,694 |
• Density | 1,170.29/sq mi (451.94/km) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 18612 |
Area code | 570 |
FIPS code | 42-18048 |
Website | www |
Dallas is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,692 at the 2020 census. The local government describes the borough as the "Pride" of the Back Mountain (a 118 square mile region in northern Luzerne County). The area includes the townships of Dallas, Franklin, Jackson, Kingston, Lake, and Lehman. The region also includes the boroughs of Dallas and Harveys Lake. Dallas is in the vicinity of Misericordia University and Dallas State Correctional Institution (which holds 2,150 inmates).
History
Dallas was first settled in 1797. It was later incorporated as a borough on April 21, 1879, from land entirely within Dallas Township. The township had been formed in 1817 and was named for Alexander J. Dallas, who was the 6th United States Secretary of the Treasury and the father of George M. Dallas, the vice president of James Polk.
Geography
Dallas is located at 41°20′0″N 75°58′0″W / 41.33333°N 75.96667°W / 41.33333; -75.96667.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km), or 3.78%, is water.
Most of Dallas is urbanized; however, there are pockets of forests scattered throughout the borough. PA 309 and PA 415 travel through the northern and eastern sections of Dallas. The Huntsville Reservoir makes up the community's southwestern border. Dallas Township borders the borough from the north, east, and south. Lehman Township borders the community from the west.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 272 | — | |
1890 | 415 | 52.6% | |
1900 | 543 | 30.8% | |
1910 | 576 | 6.1% | |
1920 | 581 | 0.9% | |
1930 | 1,188 | 104.5% | |
1940 | 1,484 | 24.9% | |
1950 | 1,674 | 12.8% | |
1960 | 2,586 | 54.5% | |
1970 | 2,398 | −7.3% | |
1980 | 2,679 | 11.7% | |
1990 | 2,567 | −4.2% | |
2000 | 2,557 | −0.4% | |
2010 | 2,804 | 9.7% | |
2020 | 2,692 | −4.0% | |
2021 (est.) | 2,687 | −0.2% | |
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At the 2000 census there were 2,557 people, 1,031 households, and 715 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,116.9 inhabitants per square mile (431.2/km). There were 1,094 housing units at an average density of 477.8 units per square mile (184.5 units/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.97% White, 0.47% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
There were 1,031 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median household income was $48,696 and the median family income was $57,344. Males had a median income of $41,500 versus $25,571 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,466. About 3.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The school district is the Dallas School District.
Misericordia University maintains a property in Dallas Borough. The majority of the university grounds, and all of the associated census-designated place, are in Dallas Township.
Notable people
- Greg Manusky, inside linebacker coach, Minnesota Vikings
- Francis T. McAndrew, psychologist, professor, and author
- Dan Meuser, U.S. Congressman
- Paige Selenski, U.S. Olympic field hockey player, 2012 Summer Olympics
- Stacey Williams, fashion model
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Misericordia Univ
- "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Misericordia University CDP, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
Dallas twp 18056
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Misericordia Univ
- Michael P. Buffer (September 9, 2018). "Congressional candidate Meuser changes voting residence to property in 9th district". The Citizens' Voice.