Demographics & People — Grand Prairie, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 198,564 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~209,800 |
| Median Age | 34.4 |
| Total Households | 66,943 |
| Family Households | 47,870 |
| Average Household Size | 2.96 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65,360 |
| Black or African American | 48,932 |
| Asian | 12,833 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93,709 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 124,293 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 93,780 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 77,835 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 38,464 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 8,393 |
| Subsaharan African | 7,498 |
| German | 7,299 |
| English | 7,276 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 6,299 |
| Irish | 5,738 |
Language
| English Only | 103,453 |
| Spanish | 66,998 |
| Population 5+ | 186,024 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8,032 |
| Population 18+ | 142,655 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Grand Prairie, Texas.