The Dallas Center is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. The population was 1,623 during the 2010 census. This is part of the Des Moines Metropolitan Area of ​​Des Moines.
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Histori
The Dallas Center began in 1869 by the railway development through the area. It was named Vice President George M. Dallas.
The Dallas Center was founded on March 22, 1880.
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Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​4.58 square miles (11.86 km 2 ), all land.
The Dallas Center is located 20 miles (32 km) northwest-west of Des Moines and nine miles (14 km) west of Grimes.
Demographics
census 2010
At the 2010 census, there were 1,623 people, 630 households, and 434 families living in the city. Population density was 354.4 people per square mile (136.8/km 2 ). There are 669 housing units with an average density of 146.1 per square mile (56.4/km 2 ). Racial makeup of the city is 98.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native Americans, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% of other races, and 0.8% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino from any race is 0.7% of the population.
There are 630 households that 33.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% are married couples living together, 8.1% have unmarried female households present, 4.0% have a home male ladder without wife presence, and 31.1% are not family. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% ​​had a single person living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.03.
The average age in the city is 40.1 years. 26.5% of the population is under 18 years of age; 5.2% between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% is from 25 to 44; 26.9% are from 45 to 64; and 17.7% are 65 years old or older. The urban gender structure is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
census 2000
At the 2000 census, there were 1,595 people, 591 households, and 433 families living in the city. Population density was 361.0 people per square mile (139.3/km ²). There are 616 housing units with an average density of 139.4 per square mile (53.8/km²). City's racial makeup is 98.50% White, 0.31% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.69% of other races, and 0.19% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 0.63% of the population.
There are 591 households where 37.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% are married couples living together, 6.8% have unmarried female households present, and 26.6% is non-family. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city, the population is spread by 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% years or more. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 women, there are 94.3 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 89.1 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 52,883, and the average income for families is $ 56,250. Men have an average income of $ 34,583 compared to $ 26,055 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 20,038. About 2.9% of families and 4.2% of the population are below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those aged 65 and older.
Parks and recreation
It has two large parks located at each end of town. Mound park, located west, includes sand volleyball courts, gazebos, shelters, tennis courts, playground equipment and rollerskating courts operating during the summer months. The Memorial Park, in the east, contains play equipment, plenty of open space for kite flying, letting dogs run, 9-hole golf course, and basketball area.
During the summer, the Lena Moser Memorial Swimming Pool is open daily.
In 2009, the 33,1 mile (53.3 km) paved loop north 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 southern loop, is a 56 mile (90 km) paved multi-use recreational trail that reaches from Clive Greenbelt Trail to Jefferson, and passes Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Adel, Redfield, Linden, Panora , Yale, Herndon, and Cooper. RRVT is almost 90 miles (140 km) from an asphalt road with an asphalted paved interior over 72 miles (116 km). The shaded trailhead at the Dallas Center is 14th and Walnut and features seasonal toilets, fountains, bike racks, benches, and picnic tables.
Government
The mayor is Michael Kidd. City council members are Ryan Kluss, Ryan Pearson, Danny Beyer, David Bagby, and Curtis Pion.
Education
The city of Dallas Center joins the city of Grimes to make the district school district of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School. The district consists of secondary school (10-12 classes) and SMP named Meadows (8-9) located outside Grimes, middle school (grade 6-7) at the Dallas Center, Dallas Center Primary School (K-5 level) at Dallas Center, and South Prairie Elementary (K-2 class) and North Ridge Elementary School (2-4 classes) in Grimes. School mascot is Mustang (for boys team) and Fillies (for girls team) and their color is red and white.
See also
- Raccoon River Valley Trail
References
External links
- Official website
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