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Dallas County

Iowa · 99,678 residents · 588.233 sq mi
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Dallas County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,368. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 58,928 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,678
+145%since 2000
from 40,750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
+145%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K45K69K92K116K1990201020202024Dallas County
2024108K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,368
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,319
+97%since 2000
from $22,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+34%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(81,708)
Black2.7%(2,657)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(6,515)
Asian5%(4,987)
Other3.1%(3,093)
Diversity Score38.7%(38,589)
Segregation Score33.4%(33,326)
Diversity Score
39
+141%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas County, Iowa?

Dallas County, Iowa has about 99,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dallas County, Iowa earns about $88,368 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 $258,300, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas County, Iowa?

About 50.5% 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 5.2% 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 69,923 residents, a change of about 235 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 508.03Census Tract 508.07Census Tract 501Census Tract 509.02Census Tract 508.17Census Tract 507Census Tract 508.05Census Tract 508.14Census Tract 508.16Census Tract 508.12Census Tract 503Census Tract 508.15Census Tract 502Census Tract 508.18Census Tract 509.01Census Tract 504Census Tract 506Census Tract 505Census Tract 508.13
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 50266ZIP 50263ZIP 50323ZIP 50003ZIP 50220ZIP 50063ZIP 50233ZIP 50069ZIP 50167ZIP 50146ZIP 50039ZIP 50038ZIP 50066
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