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Dallas Center

Iowa · 2,042 residents (2025 est.) · 5.41 sq mi
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Dallas Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,854. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 28% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,161
+35%since 2000
from 1,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,042 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dallas Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,854
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,883 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,631
+103%since 2000
from $20,038 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+3%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,571)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,023)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(66)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other2.5%(55)
Diversity Score15.2%(330)
Diversity Score
15
+510%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas Center, Iowa?

Dallas Center, Iowa has about 2,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dallas Center, Iowa?

The typical household in Dallas Center, Iowa earns about $95,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas Center, Iowa expensive?

In Dallas Center, Iowa, the median home is worth about $246,800, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas Center, Iowa?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas Center, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas Center, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Dallas Center, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas Center, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas Center, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 707 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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