Dallas County, Iowa
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2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 66,135 in the county, with a population density of . There were 27,260 housing units, of which 25,240 were occupied.

2000 census

As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 40,750 people, 15,584 households, and 11,173 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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 was 70 people per square mile (27/km²). There were 16,529 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.75% White
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, 0.74% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.15% Native American
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, 0.69% Asian
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
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, 2.79% from other races
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, and 0.84% from two or more races. 5.40% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race.

There were 15,584 households out of which 37.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples
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 living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county the population was spread out with 28.20% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 32.10% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,528, and the median income for a family was $58,293. Males had a median income of $37,243 versus $27,026 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $22,970. About 4.00% of families and 5.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

  • Adel
    Adel, Iowa
    Adel is a city along the North Raccoon River in Dallas County in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 3,435 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dallas County and the birthplace of 1939 Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick....

  • Bouton
    Bouton, Iowa
    Bouton is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 136 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Bouton is located at ....

  • Clive
    Clive, Iowa
    Clive is a city in Dallas and Polk counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 Census the population is at 15,447. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clive is known for its outstanding Greenbelt Park and trail system running through the entire...

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  • Dallas Center
    Dallas Center, Iowa
    Dallas Center is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. The population was 1,595 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Dallas Center is located at ....

  • Dawson
    Dawson, Iowa
    Dawson is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Dawson is located at ....

  • De Soto
    De Soto, Iowa
    De Soto is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,009 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:De Soto is located at ....

  • Dexter
    Dexter, Iowa
    Dexter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 689 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area...

  • Granger
    Granger, Iowa
    As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 245 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,136.6 people per square mile . There were 265 housing units at an average density of 516.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.17%...

  • Grimes
    Grimes, Iowa
    As of the census of 2000, there were 5,098 people, 1,887 households, and 1,437 families residing in the city. The population density was 569.4 people per square mile . There were 1,958 housing units at an average density of 218.7 per square mile...

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  • Linden
    Linden, Iowa
    Linden is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 226 at the 2000 census and 199 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...

  • Minburn
    Minburn, Iowa
    Minburn is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Minburn is located at ....

  • Perry
    Perry, Iowa
    Perry is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 7,633 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area....

  • Redfield
    Redfield, Iowa
    Redfield is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Raccoon River. The population was 833 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...

  • Urbandale
    Urbandale, Iowa
    Urbandale is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 29,072; a special census taken by the city in 2005 counted 35,904 residents and the United States Census Bureau estimated that 38,369 residents lived there in 2008...

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  • Van Meter
    Van Meter, Iowa
    Van Meter is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, along the Raccoon River. The population was 866 at the 2000 census and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area....

  • Waukee
    Waukee, Iowa
    As of the census of 2000, there were 5,126 people, 1,927 households, and 1,445 families residing in the city. The population density was 610.9 people per square mile . There were 2,087 housing units at an average density of 248.7 per square mile...

  • West Des Moines
    West Des Moines, Iowa
    West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 46,403; a special census taken in the spring of 2005 counted 51,744 residents and the United States Census Bureau estimated that 53,889 residents lived there in...

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  • Woodward
    Woodward, Iowa
    As of the census of 2000, there were 1,200 people, 490 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,319.1 people per square mile . There were 528 housing units at an average density of 580.4 per square mile...


  • ‡ Cities mostly in Polk County

    Townships

    Dallas County is divided into these townships
    Civil township
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    • Adams
      Adams Township, Dallas County, Iowa
      Adams Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,082.-Geography:Adams Township covers an area of and contains a portion of the city of De Soto on the township's eastern border...

    • Adel
      Adel Township, Dallas County, Iowa
      Adel Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,664.-Geography:Adel Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Adel and Dallas Center...

    • Beaver
      Beaver Township, Dallas County, Iowa
      Beaver Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 500.-Geography:Beaver Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Bouton. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Woodward.The stream of Slough Creek runs...

    • Boone
      Boone Township, Dallas County, Iowa
      Boone Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,011.-Geography:Boone Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Booneville, Dale Moffit Reservoir and Huston.Sugar...

    • Colfax
      Colfax Township, Dallas County, Iowa
      Colfax Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 403.-Geography:Colfax Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements...

    • Dallas
      Dallas Township, Dallas County, Iowa
      Dallas Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 381.-Geography:Dallas Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Dawson...

  • Des Moines
    Des Moines Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Des Moines Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,730.-Geography:Des Moines Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Woodward...

  • Grant
    Grant Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Grant Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,368.-Geography:Grant Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Granger. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Beaver.The stream of Royer Creek runs through...

  • Lincoln
    Lincoln Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Lincoln Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 255.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Pleasant Hill.-References:* -External links:* *...

  • Linn
    Linn Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Linn Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 584.-Geography:Linn Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Linden...

  • Spring Valley
    Spring Valley Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Spring Valley Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,204.-Geography:Spring Valley Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Perry...

  • Sugar Grove
    Sugar Grove Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Sugar Grove Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 947.-Geography:Sugar Grove Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Minburn. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Brethren, Elmwood, Greenwood,...

  • Union
    Union Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Union Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,146.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Dexter and Redfield...

  • Van Meter
    Van Meter Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Van Meter Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,061.-Geography:Van Meter Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: De Soto and Van Meter...

  • Walnut
    Walnut Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Walnut Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,074.-Geography:Walnut Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Waukee. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Hoff and Waukee.The stream of Little Walnut...

  • Washington
    Washington Township, Dallas County, Iowa
    Washington Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 340.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements...


  • See also

    • National Register of Historic Places listings in Dallas County, Iowa
      National Register of Historic Places listings in Dallas County, Iowa
      This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Dallas County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Dallas County, Iowa, United States...


    • Raccoon River Valley Trail
      Raccoon River Valley Trail
      Raccoon River Valley Trail is a rail trail running from Waukee, Iowa, to Jefferson, Iowa. An additional loop is to be added to the RRVT, which will give the RRVT nearly of paved trails. The portion of the trail from Waukee to Herndon is part of the American Discovery Trail, which runs...


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