Dallas County, Iowa

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Dallas County
County
Dallas County Courthouse.jpg
Dallas County Court House in Adel
Map of Iowa highlighting Dallas County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°40′58″N94°02′06″W / 41.682777777778°N 94.035°W / 41.682777777778; -94.035
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
FoundedJanuary 13, 1846
Named for George M. Dallas
Seat Adel
Largest city Waukee
Area
 • Total592 sq mi (1,530 km2)
 • Land588 sq mi (1,520 km2)
 • Water3.3 sq mi (9 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total99,678
 • Density170/sq mi (65/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website www.dallascountyiowa.gov

Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 99,678, making it the seventh-most populous county in Iowa. Between 2010 and 2020, it was the fastest growing county in Iowa and one of the fastest growing in the country. [1] Its county seat is Adel, [2] and its largest city is Waukee. The county was named for George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States under James K. Polk, the namesake of neighboring Polk County.

Contents

Dallas County is included in the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. [3]

History

The land that now forms Dallas County was ceded by the Sac and Fox nation to the United States in a treaty signed on October 11, 1842.

On January 13, 1846, the legislative body of the Iowa Territory authorized the creation of twelve counties in the Iowa Territory, [4] with general descriptions of their boundaries. [5] Dallas County's name referred to United States Vice President George M. Dallas, who served from 1845 to 1849.

In 1847 the county residents voted to designate Penoch as the county seat (the name was changed to Adel in 1849). The county's population grew rapidly, with settlers coming to claim homesteads. By 1870, the population had crossed the 12,000 mark.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 592 square miles (1,530 km2), of which 588 square miles (1,520 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (0.5%) is water. [6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850 854—
1860 5,244514.1%
1870 12,019129.2%
1880 18,74656.0%
1890 20,4799.2%
1900 23,05812.6%
1910 23,6282.5%
1920 25,1206.3%
1930 25,4931.5%
1940 24,649−3.3%
1950 23,661−4.0%
1960 24,1232.0%
1970 26,0858.1%
1980 29,51313.1%
1990 29,7550.8%
2000 40,75037.0%
2010 66,13562.3%
2020 99,67850.7%
2023 (est.)111,092 [8] 11.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
1790-1960 [10] 1900-1990 [11]
1990-2000 [12] 2010-2018 [13]
Population of Dallas County from US census data DallasCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Dallas County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Dallas County from ACS 5-year estimates DallasCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Dallas County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 99,678 in the county, with a population density of

Dallas County Racial Composition [14]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)81,70882%
Black or African American (NH)2,6572.7%
Native American (NH)1370.14%
Asian (NH)4,9875%
Pacific Islander (NH)320.03%
Other/Mixed (NH)3,6423.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6,5156.54%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 66,135 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

As of the census [16] of 2000, there were 40,750 people, 15,584 households, and 11,173 families in the county. The population density was 70 inhabitants 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, 0.74% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.79% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 5.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 15,584 households, 37.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 23.60% of households were one person and 8.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $48,528 and the median family income was $58,293. Males had a median income of $37,243 versus $27,026 for females. The per capita income 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.

Communities

Cities

‡ partly in Polk County

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Dallas County. [1]

†county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 West Des Moines (mostly in Polk County )City68,723
2 Urbandale (partially in Polk County)City45,580
3 Waukee City23,940
4 Clive (partially in Polk County)City18,601
5 Grimes (mostly in Polk County)City15,392
6 Perry City7,836
7† Adel City6,153
8 Dallas Center City1,901
9 Granger (partially in Polk County)City1,654
10 Van Meter City1,484
11 Woodward City1,346
12 De Soto City915
13 Redfield City731
14 Dexter City640
15 Minburn City325
16 Linden City200
17 Dawson City116
18 Bouton City127

Politics

Prior to 1932, Dallas County was strongly Republican in presidential elections. From 1932 to 1996, it was a swing county, having a Republican lean until 1960 & a Democratic lean from 1964 to 1996, especially after 1980. Since 2000, it has been consistently Republican, though no Republican presidential candidate has won over 58% of the vote nor has a Democrat won less than 41% since then.

United States presidential election results for Dallas County, Iowa [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 27,98749.96%26,87947.98%1,1562.06%
2016 19,33950.56%15,70141.05%3,2128.40%
2012 20,98855.06%16,57643.49%5521.45%
2008 16,95451.94%15,14946.41%5401.65%
2004 15,18357.75%10,91741.52%1930.73%
2000 10,30653.32%8,56144.29%4632.40%
1996 6,64741.52%8,01750.07%1,3468.41%
1992 5,58737.60%6,55444.10%2,72018.30%
1988 4,85839.12%7,50160.40%600.48%
1984 6,08047.85%6,56451.66%630.50%
1980 6,29648.57%5,31040.96%1,35810.48%
1976 5,30843.34%6,72254.89%2171.77%
1972 6,14353.72%5,08544.46%2081.82%
1968 5,54949.16%5,06244.85%6765.99%
1964 3,76333.41%7,44766.13%520.46%
1960 6,56653.93%5,59745.97%130.11%
1956 6,61956.06%5,18543.92%20.02%
1952 8,00863.51%4,50135.69%1010.80%
1948 4,81044.46%5,66152.32%3483.22%
1944 5,41349.83%5,31648.93%1351.24%
1940 6,21847.55%6,72951.45%1311.00%
1936 5,44245.45%6,34152.96%1901.59%
1932 4,51646.99%4,88750.85%2082.16%
1928 7,29469.73%3,10829.71%580.55%
1924 6,35961.97%9339.09%2,96928.93%
1920 6,67770.63%2,57727.26%2002.12%
1916 2,90052.37%2,49545.05%1432.58%
1912 1,82534.77%1,71832.73%1,70632.50%
1908 3,13259.94%1,87135.81%2224.25%
1904 3,49969.99%1,15923.18%3416.82%
1900 3,60162.35%1,94033.59%2344.05%
1896 3,32657.87%2,31640.30%1051.83%
1892 2,67956.02%1,64134.32%4629.66%
1888 2,53857.12%1,57935.54%3267.34%
1884 2,63652.95%2,03440.86%3086.19%
1880 2,31456.19%51712.55%1,28731.25%

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