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Melcher-Dallas

Iowa · 1,195 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 $45,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,195
−8%since 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Melcher-Dallas
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,207 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,576
+38%since 2000
from $15,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score1.7%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,137)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.4%(29)
Diversity Score10.6%(127)
Diversity Score
11
+511%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

Melcher-Dallas, Iowa has about 1,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa earns about $45,000 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 $71,200, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?

About 15.8% 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 17.6% 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 107 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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