Dallas, North Carolina
About Dallas
Set in the western part of North Carolina, Dallas is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,270.
Officially, Dallas is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,042 residents per square mile.
📰 Local News
Read the latest North Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.
North Carolina news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Dallas Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Dallas — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,270.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dallas
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dallas
- Papa's Beer and Mexican — mexican
- Waffle House — american
- Double Dragon Chinese — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gaston County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dallas
- Dallas Park reviews ★
- Flyer Park reviews ★
- Gaston College Student Quad reviews ★
- Gaston Park reviews ★
- Gingles Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dallas
- Carr Elementary
- Costner Elementary
- Gaston Early College High School
- Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
- North Gaston High
- W C Friday Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
🌤️ Current Weather
Source: National Weather Service