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Dallas Center

Iowa · 1,595 residents · 5.41 sq mi
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Dallas Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,883. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $96,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,595
+10%since 1990
from 1,454 in 1990
1990 – 2025
295 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 269 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+12%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dallas Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,883
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,038
+62%since 1990
from $12,350 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$496
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
20.5% rent
1.8
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,571)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.5%(40)
3
+109%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−38%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dallas Center, Iowa?

Dallas Center, Iowa has about 1,595 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dallas Center, Iowa earns about $52,883 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas Center, Iowa?

About 18.5% 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 4.2% 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 141 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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