Dallas County, Iowa Demographics 2026
Dallas County, Iowa has a population of 107,968, the 6th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $102,379 and the median home value is $355,600. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dallas County Quick Facts
How Dallas County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,136 | 107,968 | +3.7% |
| Median household income | $102,349 | $102,379 | +0.0% |
| Median home value | $333,400 | $355,600 | +6.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 31 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dallas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee | 29,236 | $101,029 | 7.4% | $350,500 |
| Perry | 7,985 | $68,910 | 8.9% | $121,400 |
| Adel | 6,430 | $95,250 | 7.2% | $327,900 |
| Dallas Center | 2,161 | $95,854 | 8.8% | $246,800 |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | 2.6% | $264,000 |
| De Soto | 1,041 | $97,109 | 7.3% | $227,700 |
| Woodward | 977 | $65,658 | 7.0% | $179,900 |
| Redfield | 780 | $66,094 | 10.0% | $142,800 |
| Dexter | 620 | $87,250 | 5.8% | $163,500 |
| Minburn | 354 | $71,042 | 3.1% | $134,800 |
| Bouton | 168 | $76,875 | 18.4% | $113,900 |
| Linden | 150 | $107,813 | 14.7% | $112,500 |
| Dawson | 102 | $65,313 | 3.9% | $92,500 |
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Population Overview
Dallas County is located in Iowa with a total population of 107,968. It is the 6th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dallas County is 36.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dallas County is $102,379. This is 36% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 27% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $355,600. Housing costs are 71% higher than the state median of $208,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 71.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dallas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 2.5%).
Education
51.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Dallas County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%. Notably, 17.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dallas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dallas County, Iowa?
Dallas County has a population of 107,968, making it the 6th most populous county in Iowa.
What is the median income in Dallas County?
The median household income in Dallas County is $102,379 with a poverty rate of 6.3%.
How many cities are in Dallas County, Iowa?
Dallas County contains 13 Census-designated places.