Demographics & People — Melcher-Dallas, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,228 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 34.1 |
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| Total Households | 461 |
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| Family Households | 352 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0592 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,207 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 539 |
| German | 324 |
| English | 195 |
| Other groups | 119 |
| Irish | 114 |
| Dutch | 84 |
| Italian | 55 |
| French (except Basque) | 39 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| Scottish | 36 |
Language
| English Only | 1,103 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,108 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 34 |
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| Population 18+ | 931 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Melcher-Dallas, Iowa.
