Dallas County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dallas County is located in Missouri with a total population of 17,344. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallas County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dallas County is $53,177. This is 23% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.4%. This is 69% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $151,200. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dallas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dallas County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.