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 censusCensus
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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
Race (United States Census)
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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
Marriage
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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
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
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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, 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, 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... ‡ 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, 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, 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, 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, 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... ‡ 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, 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, 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... ‡ 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 townshipsCivil township
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Dallas County, IowaThis 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 TrailRaccoon River Valley TrailRaccoon 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...