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Dallas County

Missouri · 17,071 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 $40,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
17,071
+9%since 2000
from 15,661 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Dallas County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,404
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,883
+45%since 2000
from $15,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+26%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(15,164)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(147)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(445)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(15,696)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(320)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other2.8%(485)
Diversity Score12.7%(2,164)
Segregation Score24%(4,098)
Diversity Score
13
+346%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dallas County, Missouri?

Dallas County, Missouri has about 17,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dallas County, Missouri earns about $40,404 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 $131,000, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Dallas County, Missouri?

About 11.4% 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 19.4% 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 4,425 residents, a change of about 35 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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