55-548: 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 . 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. According to
110-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
165-531: 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
220-624: 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. Dallas County, Iowa Dallas County
275-519: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
330-455: A population of 66,135 in the county, with a population density of 112.7698/sq mi (43.5407/km ). There were 27,260 housing units, of which 25,240 were occupied. As of the census 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/km ). There were 16,529 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km ). The racial makeup of
385-520: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
440-616: A social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
495-542: 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. Its county seat is Adel , and its largest city is Waukee . The county was named for George M. Dallas , Vice President of the United States under James K. Polk ,
550-450: Is at 14th and Walnut and has seasonal restroom facilities, a water fountain, bicycle racks, several benches, and a picnic table. 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. The city of Dallas Center is joined with the city of Grimes to make the school district of Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District . The district consists of
605-530: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
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#1732851835568660-591: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
715-836: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
770-469: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
825-598: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.58 square miles (11.86 km), all land. Dallas Center is located 20 miles (32 km) west-northwest of Des Moines and nine miles (14 km) west of Grimes . As of the census of 2020, there were 1,901 people, 721 households, and 492 families residing in the city. The population density was 360.7 inhabitants per square mile (139.3/km). There were 755 housing units at an average density of 143.3 per square mile (55.3/km). The racial makeup of
880-584: The United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in a separate question. The racial categories represent
935-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
990-511: The 12,000 mark. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 592 square miles (1,530 km ), of which 588 square miles (1,520 km ) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ) (0.5%) is water. The 2020 census recorded a population of 99,678 in the county, with a population density of 168.7353/sq mi (65.1491/km ). 94.19% of the population reported being of one race. There were 41,125 housing units of which 38,291 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded
1045-513: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1100-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
1155-473: The Iowa Territory, with general descriptions of their boundaries. 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
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#17328518355681210-464: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
1265-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
1320-420: The age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples 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
1375-460: 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 for
1430-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
1485-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
1540-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
1595-414: The city was $ 20,038. About 2.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. 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
1650-531: The city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,623 people, 630 households, and 434 families residing in the city. The population density was 354.4 inhabitants per square mile (136.8/km). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 146.1 per square mile (56.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White , 0.6% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.1% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of
1705-433: The city was 94.9% White , 0.5% Black or African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 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 living together, 6.9% were cohabitating couples, 20.9% had
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1760-477: The city. The population density was 361.0 inhabitants per square mile (139.4/km). There were 616 housing units at an average density of 139.4 per square mile (53.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.50% White , 0.31% African American , 0.25% Native American , 0.06% Asian , 0.69% from other races , and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population. There were 591 households, out of which 37.2% had children under
1815-565: 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
1870-630: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
1925-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
1980-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
2035-480: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
2090-501: The namesake of neighboring Polk County . Dallas County is included in the Des Moines – West Des Moines , IA Metropolitan Statistical Area . 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
2145-596: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
2200-439: 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 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
2255-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
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2310-507: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
2365-465: The south loop, is a 56-mile (90 km) 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 90 miles (140 km) of paved trails with a paved interior loop of more than 72 miles (116 km). The shaded trailhead in Dallas Center
2420-481: 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 33.1-mile (53.3 km) 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
2475-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
2530-431: 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. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Dallas County. † county seat Prior to 1932, Dallas County
2585-433: 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. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,595 people, 591 households, and 433 families residing in
2640-400: 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
2695-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
2750-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
2805-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
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#17328518355682860-527: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
2915-515: 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. 41°40′58″N 94°02′06″W / 41.68278°N 94.03500°W / 41.68278; -94.03500 Asian (U.S. Census) In
2970-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
3025-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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