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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Melcher-Dallas

Iowa · 1,298 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Melcher-Dallas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,207. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $51,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,298
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,302 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.3
+14%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Melcher-Dallas
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.6%(73)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.6%(98)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(109)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.7%(113)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.5%(58)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.1%(144)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.6%(177)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.9%(168)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.6%(125)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.3%(121)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.7%(87)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(25)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,207
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,830 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,600
+65%since 1990
from $9,446 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
13.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

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
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 35.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(120)
Married59.7%(293)
Widowed5.5%(27)
Divorced10.4%(51)
Women 15+
Never married17.3%(88)
Married57.7%(293)
Widowed13.4%(68)
Divorced11.6%(59)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

Melcher-Dallas, Iowa has about 1,298 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa earns about $36,207 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 $51,300, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

About 5.0% 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 8.2% of people in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melcher-Dallas, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Melcher-Dallas, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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