Census Bureau data for Melcher-Dallas city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Melcher-Dallas city
- What is the median household income in Melcher-Dallas city?
- The median household income in Melcher-Dallas city is $72,824 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Melcher-Dallas city?
- The poverty rate in Melcher-Dallas city is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Melcher-Dallas city?
- $94,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Melcher-Dallas city?
- The median gross rent in Melcher-Dallas city is $798 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Melcher-Dallas city residents have a college degree?
- 18.2% of adults in Melcher-Dallas city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,228
Median Income
$72,824
Median Home Value
$94,600
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$34,213 (+88.6%)
Home Value:
+$21,300 (+29.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.2 pp (-21.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.3 pp (+83.8%)
Unemployment:
+3.8 pp (+211.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,228
Median Age
35.0
Female
46.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$72,824
±$16,344
-$323 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,023
Median Family Income
$76,154
Poverty Rate
8.2%
+1.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
14.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$10–15k
0.9%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
11.1%
$35–50k
10.6%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
17.6%
$100–150k
23.6%
$150–200k
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
525
Owner-Occupied
84.2%
Renter-Occupied
15.8%
Vacancy Rate
12.2%
Median Home Value
$94,600
-$101,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$798
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.9%
$50–100k
30.4%
$100–200k
19.8%
$200–300k
16.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.6%
$500–1k
51.4%
$1–1.5k
40.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
20.8%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3+
45.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
91.6%
5–19 units
2.7%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
51.4%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.2%
-12.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.1%
Some College / Associate
26.4%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
+2.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.3%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
13.1%
Private For-Profit
81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.7%
Manufacturing
25.4%
Retail
8.6%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Information
5.6%
Wholesale
4.9%
Construction
3.6%
Public Admin
3.2%
Arts/Entmt.
2.9%
Transportation
2.5%
Agriculture
2.2%
Finance
1.8%
Occupation
Management
30.4%
Production
25.0%
Sales
17.8%
Food Prep
13.7%
Construction
13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.8 min
Drove Alone
85.4%
Carpool
5.6%
Public Transit
2.2%
Work from Home
6.3%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
461
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
27.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.8%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
16.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
3.7%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 27.3%
Working age (18–64): 72.7%
65 and over: 17.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.2%
With a Disability
10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.8%
Uninsured
4.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.9%
Has a Computer
92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023