Population 17,551 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dallas County
Household size in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Dallas County average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.59, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 40.6, the median age in Dallas County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 39.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Dallas County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dallas County
Renters in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dallas County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Dallas County is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Dallas County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Missouri overall, where the median home dates to 1978. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $519 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $570 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $681 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $702 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Dallas County costs $702 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $183 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dallas County
Bachelor's degrees in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dallas County: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dallas County is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri overall (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dallas County
| Period | Dallas County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Dallas County runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dallas County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 2.63 | 40.6 | 7.8% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1982 | $702 | 15.5% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| Polk County | 2.60 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 1987 | $834 | 22.5% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| Laclede County | 2.54 | 40.6 | 15.3% | 31.8% | 9.7% | 1983 | $890 | 16.3% | 84.9% | 5.2% |
| Cedar County | 2.59 | 43.2 | 6.7% | 25.9% | 16.8% | 1983 | $692 | 18.3% | 89.0% | 2.4% |
| Dent County | 2.58 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 24.1% | 17.1% | 1980 | $710 | 16.7% | 83.6% | 4.3% |
| Neosho County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 12.3% | 22.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $667 | 23.5% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| Iron County | 2.45 | 45.4 | 11.8% | 24.9% | 18.0% | 1975 | $651 | 19.2% | 85.5% | 3.6% |
| Wilson County | 2.41 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 22.3% | 20.8% | 1963 | $771 | 19.7% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Madison County | 2.76 | 41.0 | 11.6% | 26.3% | 17.9% | 1975 | $812 | 16.9% | 88.0% | 4.5% |
| Perry County | 2.51 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 23.5% | 10.2% | 1977 | $913 | 20.6% | 86.5% | 4.9% |
| Jackson County | 2.20 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 50.0% | 16.0% | 1976 | $815 | 37.0% | 92.8% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dallas County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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