Dallas Center City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 1595 people, 591 households, and 434 families living in the city. The population density was 361 people per square mile (139.38/kmē), it would be the 198th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 616 housing units at an average density of 139.4 per square mile (53.82/kmē). The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07. The population's age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median age is 38.6 years, the median age of male residents at 37.4 and the median age of female residents at 39.6. The racial makeup of the city was 1571 White, 5 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and 11 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $52883, it is the 42nd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $56250, it is Iowa's 61st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20038, it is the 131st highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income of city was $26464, Males had a median income of $30521 versus $20885 for females.
In 2000, 397 pupils and students, of which 198 are male and 199 are female, 24.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 29 nursery or pri school, 15 kindergarten, 198 elementary school, 105 high school and 50 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1595 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1604 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1605 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1647 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1663 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1690 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1811 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1590 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1597 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1647 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1734 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 106 | 92 | 198 |
| High school | 44 | 61 | 105 |
| College or graduate school | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Center city, Iowa | $52883 | $56250 | $20038 |
| Dallas County, Iowa | $48528 | $58293 | $22970 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |