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Dallas County, AL
4 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Dallas County, Alabama.
Population
36,858
Land area
979sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Dallas County
Dallas County at a glance
- Dallas County is 63% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,627, 44% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,600 (55% below Alabama) and median rent is $733 a month.
- Its largest cities are Selma (17,057), Valley Grande (4,047) and Selmont-West Selmont (2,150).
Local data for Dallas County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices9
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants73
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places21
Housing and community stats
Dallas County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,627
Poverty rate
31.0%
Median home value
$94,600
Prices +0.4% in a year
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (932), German Americans (824), Nigerian Americans (436).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,176
11,478 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$322M
FY 2026, $8,367 per person
PPP loans
$65.34M
2,028 loans, 7,281 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$60.17K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dallas County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dallas County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
316
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
54.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dallas County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dallas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dallas County, AL?
- Selma is the largest city or town in Dallas County, with about 17,057 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dallas County?
- Dallas County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36701, 36703, 36759, 36761, 36767.
- What is the population of Dallas County, AL?
- About 36,858 people live in Dallas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dallas County?
- Dallas County borders Autauga County, Chilton County, Marengo County, Wilcox County, Lowndes County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023