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
38th
Median Household Income $53,464 -28.9% #2,565 / 3,222
20th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,596 / 3,222
50th
Median Home Value $190,300 -32.5% #1,514 / 3,222
53th
Median Gross Rent $642 -44.8% #2,966 / 3,222
8th
Poverty Rate 20.5% +62.6% #2,712 / 3,222
16th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$53,464 −28.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,565 of 3,222
20th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,002 −32.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,708 of 3,222
16th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.5% +62.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,712 of 3,222
16th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,264 of 3,222
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4% −51.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,600 of 3,222
19th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.4 min +24.5% vs nat'l
Rank #335 of 3,222
90th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$190,300 −32.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,514 of 3,222
53th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$642 −44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,966 of 3,222
8th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.9% +17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,377 of 3,222
57th percentile
75.9% Homeownership

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Health

84.1% of residents in Dallas County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.3% below the national rate.

84.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.1% −8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,948 of 3,222
9th percentile

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.