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Dallas County


Origin of the Name

Dallas County was generally believed to have been named after George Mifflin Dallas, who served as the eleventh vice president of the United States from 1845 to 1849.

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County Seat Dallas

Established 1846

Population 2,613,539

Median Age 34.3

Land Area 873.06 sq mi

Water Area 35.48 sq mi

Total Area 908.54 sq mi

Percent Urban 99.42%

Percent Rural 0.58%

Latitude, Longitude 32.8025° N, 96.8351° W