Dallas County, county in Iowa, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 96,963 inhabitants. The county was created 179 years ago in 1846. Its county seat is Adel.
There are 4 city/town in Dallas County, IA. The largest city of Dallas County is Dallas Center with a population of 1,822. Other cities include, De Soto population 1,061, Dexter population 598 and Dawson population 127
De Soto, Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America
Located just west of Des Moines, Dallas County contains a mix of suburban bedroom communities and historic small towns surrounded by rolling farmland. Each town contributes to the county's friendly, small-town atmosphere.
The county seat, Adel, has a quaint square lined with shops and eateries in historic buildings. The Dallas County Courthouse anchors the town center. Nearby Waukee has boomed as a suburb of Des Moines but still hosts events like the annual WaukeeFest celebration.
To the south, Van Meter retains its rural heritage and contains the Brick Street Market historic settlement. The tiny town of Minburn traces its roots to a former mining community. Perry and Dawson provide their residents with a close-knit, family atmosphere.
In the north, the aptly named towns of Granger and Dallas Center reflect Dallas County's farming legacy. Redfield honors its railroad history with the town's restored Milwaukee Railroad Depot.
Though now partially suburban, Dallas County still values its small-town roots and agricultural heritage. Each community contributes to the area's identity as a friendly Midwest county.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Dallas Center | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America | 1,822 |
Dawson | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America | 127 |
De Soto | Human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America | 1,061 |
Dexter | City in Dallas County, Iowa, United States | 598 |