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
60th
Median Household Income $35,627 -52.6% #3,117 / 3,222
3th
Median Age 41.2 years +5.9% #1,729 / 3,222
46th
Median Home Value $94,600 -66.4% #3,057 / 3,222
5th
Median Gross Rent $733 -37.0% #2,568 / 3,222
20th
Poverty Rate 31.0% +146.3% #3,095 / 3,222
4th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$35,627 −52.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,117 of 3,222
3th percentile
Per Capita Income
$24,582 −40.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,986 of 3,222
7th percentile
Poverty Rate
31.0% +146.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,095 of 3,222
4th percentile
Unemployment Rate
11.0% +106.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,132 of 3,222
3th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5% −48.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,437 of 3,222
24th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.2 min +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,008 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$94,600 −66.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,057 of 3,222
5th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$733 −37.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,568 of 3,222
20th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.8% −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,811 of 3,222
13th percentile
63.8% Homeownership

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Health

91.8% of residents in Dallas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.

91.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.8% +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,730 of 3,222
46th percentile

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.