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Demographics:
- The population of Dallas is estimated at 1,279,910
- There are 451,833 households within the city limits
- The average income per household is $40,986
- People who live in Dallas may use one of the following area codes: 214, 469 or 972 (Find a phone number in Dallas here)
Many famous people have lived in Dallas, including:
Aaron Spelling, Anne Rice, Robin Wright Penn, Luke Wilson, Own Wilson, Ross Perot, Troy Aikman, Lee Trevino, Emmitt Smith
Historical Notes:
Although Dallas County is known to be named for Vice President George Mifflin Dallas, no one is certain whom the actual city was named for.
Alexander and Sarah Cockrell moved to Dallas in 1847 and opened several small businesses. Alexander was shot and killed during an 1858 duel, but Sarah continued to open new businesses. By the time of her death in 1892, Sarah was said to own nearly one-fourth of downtown Dallas.
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