Dallas is called Big D, D-Town and Triple D. Dallas was incorporated on February 2, 1856. Dallas is the ninth most-populous city in the United states. Over 41 colleges and universities are located within the Dallas Metropolitan area. WalletHub named Dallas the fifth most diverse city in the United States in 2018.
The Dallas area is a major destination for Mexican Americans and Hispanic and Latin American immigrants and Black and African Americans. The notable influx of African Americans is partly due to the New Great Migration.
In addition, Dallas and its suburbs are home to a large number of Asian Americans including those of Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Japanese, and other heritage.