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Dallas City

Illinois · 945 residents · 2.374 sq mi
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Dallas City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,602. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−10%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+5%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7608951K1K1K1990201020202024Dallas City
2024894
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,602
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,731 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,954
+23%since 2000
from $16,188 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,047)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(908)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(15)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score8.7%(82)
Diversity Score
9
+512%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas City, Illinois?

Dallas City, Illinois has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dallas City, Illinois?

The typical household in Dallas City, Illinois earns about $45,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas City, Illinois expensive?

In Dallas City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas City, Illinois?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas City, Illinois?

About 17.1% of people in Dallas City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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