County profile · Missouri
Dallas County, MO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Dallas County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 18,025
- +5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,768
- Median household income
- $53,464
- +22.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $190,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,497
- Highest market score
- 80
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #96 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 18,025 people live in Dallas County, in 6,768 households. Population estimates show Dallas County grew 5.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Dallas County is $53,464 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 22.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Dallas County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (51).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dallas County are for medical and dental practices (80), sit-down restaurants (76) and restaurants and cafes (73). Dallas County ranks #96 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
Dallas County is part of the Springfield metro area. For its number of households, Dallas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (85% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dallas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dallas County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 80 | #96 of 2,394 | 13 | 19.2 | $611K | 401 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 76 | #217 of 2,405 | 18 | 26.6 | $1.2M | 180 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #301 of 2,405 | 39 | 57.6 | $550K | 148 | 16 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #247 of 2,385 | 13 | 19.2 | $426K | 200 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 69 | #229 of 2,229 | 7 | 10.3 | Index only | 270 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #356 of 2,339 | 9 | 13.3 | $615K | 143 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #559 of 2,402 | 10 | 14.8 | $3.6M | 107 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #521 of 2,210 | 7 | 10.3 | $1.6M | 181 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #625 of 2,358 | 9 | 13.3 | $2.4M | 99 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 60 | #674 of 2,087 | 6 | 8.9 | $1.9M | 146 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #743 of 2,401 | 28 | 41.4 | $288K | 107 | 13 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #638 of 2,176 | 7 | 10.3 | Index only | 214 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #881 of 2,272 | 8 | 11.8 | $1.6M | 128 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,152 of 2,222 | 9 | 13.3 | $2.4M | 78 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,355 of 2,378 | 22 | 32.5 | $367K | 82 | 10 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 45 | #787 of 1,327 | 7 | 10.3 | $1.2M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 24 | #2,043 of 2,200 | 13 | 19.2 | $348K | 40 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $5.4M | 145 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $258K | 38 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $9.1M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $1.1M | 160 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.9 | $1.1M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $7.2M | 173 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $12.1M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.4 | $1.4M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $7.5M | Too few | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $7.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $10.7M | Too few | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Dallas County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.1M | $1,192 | 124 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.2M | $3,134 | 121 |
| Food away from home | $21.5M | $3,170 | 78 |
| Groceries | $36.2M | $5,352 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.5M | $818 | 81 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $297 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.2M | $625 | 64 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.9M | $1,174 | 91 |
| Pets | $4.5M | $668 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.2M | $1,650 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.9M | $1,901 | 97 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15M | $2,216 | 73 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7M | $1,031 | 73 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $81.8M | $12,085 | 73 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Dallas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,025+5.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,768
- Median age
- 40.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 541 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 32
- Median household income
- $53,464+22.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,932
- Median home value
- $190,300
- Jobs located here
- 2,497
- Daytime population
- 13,028Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Dallas County?
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Questions
How fast is Dallas County, MO growing?
Population estimates put Dallas County at 18,025 people in 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,768 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 22.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Dallas County, MO spend?
Households in Dallas County spend about $81.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $36.2M on groceries and $21.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dallas County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (51).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dallas County, MO?
Of the business types scored in Dallas County, medical and dental practices (80), sit-down restaurants (76) and restaurants and cafes (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #96 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Dallas County, MO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Dallas County is $53,464, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $190,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (85% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (77% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 17 of the 56 business types have a score in Dallas County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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