Dallas County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dallas County is located in Alabama with a total population of 36,858. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallas County is 41.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dallas County is $35,627. This is 44% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 56% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.0%. This is 99% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 133% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $94,600. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Dallas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dallas County is Black or African American, making up 69.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (26.6%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (69.9% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dallas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.