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Dallas County

Iowa · 66,135 residents · 588.233 sq mi
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Dallas County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,037. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,135
+62%since 2000
from 40,750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K45K69K92K116K1990201020202024Dallas County
2024108K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,037
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,528 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,051
+44%since 2000
from $22,970 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration19.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(37,658)
Black0.7%(281)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,199)
Asian0.7%(278)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(6,559)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(58,630)
Black1.3%(890)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(4,059)
Asian2.5%(1,652)
Other1.3%(879)
Diversity Score26.1%(17,255)
Diversity Score
26
+62%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.7%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas County, Iowa?

Dallas County, Iowa has about 66,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dallas County, Iowa?

The typical household in Dallas County, Iowa earns about $67,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas County, Iowa expensive?

In Dallas County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $176,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas County, Iowa?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas County, Iowa?

About 6.7% of people in Dallas County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,380 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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13 ZIP codes
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