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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dallas County

Missouri · 15,661 residents · 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 $27,346. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,661
+24%since 1990
from 12,646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+3%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,346
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,673 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,106
+77%since 1990
from $8,530 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(12,528)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score3.6%(451)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(15,164)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(147)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score2.8%(445)
Diversity Score
3
−20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 34.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Dallas County to nearby counties

DALLAS COUNTY VS
Polk County
Income$59,647+118%
Home value$205,800+193%
Population33,604+86%
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DALLAS COUNTY VS
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Income$39,390+44%
Home value$176,100+151%
Population9,044−50%
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DALLAS COUNTY VS
Laclede County
Income$53,282+95%
Home value$168,400+140%
Population36,943+105%
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DALLAS COUNTY VS
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Income$66,387+143%
Home value$305,400+335%
Population44,047+144%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas County, Missouri?

Dallas County, Missouri has about 15,661 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dallas County, Missouri earns about $27,346 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas County, Missouri?

About 9.5% 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 17.9% 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 3,015 residents, a change of about 24 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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