Dallas County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,858 | — | #1,290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $35,627 | -52.6% | #3,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,600 | -66.4% | #3,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $733 | -37.0% | #2,568 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% | +146.3% | #3,095 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dallas County has a population of 36,858, making it the #1,290 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dallas County is $35,627, ranking #3,117 out of 3,222 counties — 52.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 31.0% and unemployment stands at 11.0%.
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The median home value in Dallas County is $94,600 (-66.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $733/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.8%.
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91.8% of residents in Dallas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Dallas County, Alabama
Dallas County, Alabama has a total population of 36,858, making it the 1,290th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dallas County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dallas County is $35,627, which ranks #3,117 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 31.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0%.
The median home value in Dallas County is $94,600, 66.4% below the national median. Renters in Dallas County pay a median gross rent of $733 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dallas County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.
Dallas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 69.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (26.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Dallas County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.