Dallas County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,551 | — | #2,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,464 | -28.9% | #2,565 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $190,300 | -32.5% | #1,514 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $642 | -44.8% | #2,966 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.6% | #2,712 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dallas County has a population of 17,551, making it the #2,008 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dallas County is $53,464, ranking #2,565 out of 3,222 counties — 28.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Dallas County is $190,300 (-32.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $642/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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84.1% of residents in Dallas County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.3% below the national rate.
About Dallas County, Missouri
Dallas County, Missouri has a total population of 17,551, making it the 2,008th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dallas County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dallas County is $53,464, which ranks #2,565 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Dallas County is $190,300, 32.5% below the national median. Renters in Dallas County pay a median gross rent of $642 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dallas County, 16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.4 min.
Dallas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Dallas County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.