Dallas County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Dallas County has a population of 36,858 residents and a median age of 41.2 years, making it the #1,290 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 31.0%. The median home value is $94,600, and the median household income is $35,627, which is 53% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Dallas County, 17.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 48.1% below the national average, ranking #2,437 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Dallas County is 67.7 years. 28.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.7% of adults in Dallas County smoke , 50.5% are obese , and 12.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 23.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Dallas County is 41.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 12.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 39.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
46.5% of children in Dallas County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 33.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Dallas County is 62.2%. The mean commute time is 29.2 min, which is 5.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Dallas County voted Democratic with a margin of 32.5%. The vote was 65.9% Dem / 33.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.