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Dallas County

Missouri · 18,025 residents (2025 est.) · 540.951 sq mi
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Dallas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,300. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,551
+12%since 2000
from 15,661 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 31 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,025 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Dallas County
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(1,098)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(1,355)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(961)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(1,063)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(807)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(2,095)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(2,031)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(1,953)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(2,495)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(2,265)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(1,165)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(263)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,464
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,346 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,002
+85%since 2000
from $15,106 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+12%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dallas County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(15,164)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(147)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(16,342)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(398)
Asian0%(3)
Other4.4%(775)
Diversity Score
16
+46%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
25
+4%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(273)
Puerto Rican0.7%(125)
Asian origin
Ancestry
English16.7%(2,923)
German15%(2,637)
American9.2%(1,610)
Irish7.5%(1,322)
Dutch2.2%(394)
Polish2.2%(389)
Scottish1.8%(317)
Norwegian1.6%(278)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(237)
Hungarian1.1%(192)
Italian1%(177)
Danish1%(176)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
French1%(175)
West Indian0.9%(150)
Swedish0.6%(101)
Swiss0.5%(96)
Portuguese0.4%(65)
Russian0.3%(51)
Romanian0.1%(23)
British0.1%(19)
Croatian0.1%(18)
Serbian0.1%(18)
Israeli0.1%(15)
Czech0.1%(13)
Lithuanian0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(13)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
Welsh0.1%(10)
Finnish0%(8)
Arab0%(6)
Greek0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.8%(1,382)
Married64%(4,456)
Widowed3.3%(227)
Divorced12.9%(899)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(1,541)
Married59.5%(4,270)
Widowed8.9%(640)
Divorced10.1%(722)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas County, Missouri?

Dallas County, Missouri has about 17,551 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dallas County, Missouri earns about $53,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dallas County, Missouri expensive?

In Dallas County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $190,300, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas County, Missouri?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dallas County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dallas County, Missouri?

About 20.5% of people in Dallas County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dallas County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dallas County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,905 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4803.02Census Tract 4803.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 65622ZIP 65644ZIP 65767ZIP 65590ZIP 65764ZIP 65685ZIP 65783
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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