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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Melcher-Dallas

Iowa · 1,302 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Melcher-Dallas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,302
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Melcher-Dallas
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.1%(79)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910.4%(136)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.9%(116)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.7%(87)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.5%(71)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3414.4%(188)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.4%(162)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 549.1%(118)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.4%(135)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 748.4%(110)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 846.6%(86)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.1%(14)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,830
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,207 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,446
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,600 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.7%
+6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$270
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,280)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Honduran2.6%(31)
Mexican1.1%(13)
Ancestry
German25.8%(303)
English19.3%(227)
Irish15.5%(182)
Italian4.6%(54)
Dutch3.6%(42)
Scottish3%(35)
French2.7%(32)
American1.7%(20)
Swedish1.4%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(11)
Welsh0.9%(10)
Polish0.6%(7)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(5)
Czech0.3%(3)
Danish0.2%(2)
Croatian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(97)
Married68.5%(328)
Widowed0.6%(3)
Divorced10.6%(51)
Women 15+
Never married13.6%(58)
Married60.3%(258)
Widowed2.6%(11)
Divorced23.6%(101)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

Melcher-Dallas, Iowa has about 1,302 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

The typical household in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa earns about $19,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melcher-Dallas, Iowa expensive?

In Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, the median home is worth about $26,100, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

About 14.7% of people in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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