Dallas County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dallas County is located in Alabama with a total population of 37,536. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallas County is 40.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dallas County is $36,810. This is 41% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.0%. This is 86% 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 126% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $97,400. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dallas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dallas County is Black or African American, making up 70.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (26.8%) is well below the state average of 63.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (70.3% vs 25.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.