ABOUT DALLAS COUNTY

Dallas is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest city in Texas with a population of 1.3 million.

Dallas attracts 25.7 million annual visitors, contributing to the total 75.5 million who visit the Metroplex area each year.

The Dallas area is home to 24 Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, HF Sinclair, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, and others.

The Dallas area is home to several professional sports teams: Dallas Cowboys (NFL); Dallas Stars (NHL); Dallas Mavericks (NBA); Texas Rangers (MLB); Dallas Wings (WNBA); FC Dallas (MLS); Dallas Jackals (rugby); Arlington Renegades (XFL) plus NASCAR and Indy racing. The area is also home to horse racing and more than 200 golf courses.