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Dallas City

Illinois · 805 residents · 2.374 sq mi
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Dallas City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,857. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 250 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
−24%since 2000
from 1,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+12%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7608951K1K1K1990201020202024Dallas City
2024894
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,857
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,409
+63%since 2000
from $16,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(772)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score8.4%(68)
Diversity Score
8
+495%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+87%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas City, Illinois?

Dallas City, Illinois has about 805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dallas City, Illinois earns about $47,857 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas City, Illinois?

About 14.5% 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 14.7% 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 225 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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