Dallas Center is a city in
Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,901 during the
2020 census.
It is part of the
Des Moines–
West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Dallas Center got its start in the year 1869, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for United States Vice President
George M. Dallas.
Dallas Center was incorporated on March 22, 1880.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , all land.
Dallas Center is located west-northwest of
Des Moines and west of
Grimes
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.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the
census
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of 2020, there were 1,901 people, 721 households, and 492 families residing in the city. The
population density
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was 360.7 inhabitants per square mile (139.3/km
2). There were 755 housing units at an average density of 143.3 per square mile (55.3/km
2). The
racial
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makeup of the city was 94.9%
White
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, 0.5%
Black or African American, 0.2%
Native American, 0.4%
Asian, 0.0%
Pacific Islander
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, 0.6% from other races and 3.5% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.0% of the population.
Of the 721 households, 34.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were
married couples
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living together, 6.9% were cohabitating couples, 20.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 16.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.8% of all households were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 27.4% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.7% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 and 44; 22.9% were from 45 and 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
2010 census
As of the
census
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of 2010, there were 1,623 people, 630 households, and 434 families residing in the city. The
population density
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was . There were 669 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.2%
White
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, 0.6%
African American
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, 0.2%
Native American, 0.1%
Asian, 0.1% from
other races, and 0.8% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.
There were 630 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were
married couples
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living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
2000 census
As of the
census
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of 2000, there were 1,595 people, 591 households, and 433 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 616 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.50%
White
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, 0.31%
African American
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, 0.25%
Native American, 0.06%
Asian, 0.69% from
other races, and 0.19% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 591 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were
married couples
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living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 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 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $52,883, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $26,055 for females. The
per capita income
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for the city was $20,038. About 2.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
The city has two large parks located at each end of the city. Mound park, located on the west, includes sand volleyball courts, a gazebo, shelters, tennis court, playground equipment, and a
rollerskating rink which is operational during the summer months. Memorial Park, on the east, contains playground equipment, much open space for flying kites, letting dogs run, a nine-hole
disc golf course, and a basketball area.
In 2009, the paved north loop of the
Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) added Dallas Center, Minburn, Perry, Dawson and Jamaica as new trailheads. The original Raccoon River Valley Trail, now known as the south loop, is a paved multi-use recreational trail which reaches from the
Clive Greenbelt Trail to Jefferson, and passes through Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Adel, Redfield, Linden, Panora, Yale, Herndon, and Cooper. The RRVT is nearly of paved trails with a paved interior loop of more than . The shaded trailhead in Dallas Center is at 14th and Walnut and has seasonal restroom facilities, a water fountain, bicycle racks, several benches, and a picnic table.
Government
As of 2024 the mayor is Danny Beyer and members of the city council are Daniel Wilrich, Amy Strutt, Angie Beaudet, Beth Wright, and Bret Van De Pol.
Education
The city of Dallas Center is joined with the city of
Grimes
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to make the school district of
Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District. The district consists of a middle school (5-6 grades), Dallas Center Elementary School (K-4) in Dallas Center, and the South Prairie Elementary (K–4), North Ridge Elementary (K-4), Oak View (grades 7–8), Heritage Elementary (K-4), and Dallas Center-Grimes High School + Central Office which are all in Grimes. The school mascot is the Mustangs and their colors are red and white.
See also
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Raccoon River Valley Trail
References
External links
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Cities in Iowa
Cities in Dallas County, Iowa
Des Moines metropolitan area
1869 establishments in Iowa
Populated places established in 1869
George M. Dallas