Dallas City, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 894, Dallas City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Dallas City is a small community located in Illinois, within Hancock County. The total population is 894. It ranks as the 733rd most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallas City is 55.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dallas City is $63,056. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $90,000. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Dallas City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dallas City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.2% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dallas City, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.