Dallas County, Alabama
Dallas County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,820 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,098 inhabitants. Its county seat is Selma. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Dallas County at a glance
Dallas County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
SelmaPopulation 16,671
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Dallas County
| Population | 36,098 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Dallas County, Dallas County, Dallas County, Dallam County, Dallas County |
| Plate code | 27 |
| Area | 2573 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3260,-87.1065 |
| Named for | Alexander J. Dallas |
| Capital | Selma |
| Establishment | February 09, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:56:04 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -21.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Dallas County is located at 32°19'33"N 87°6'23"W (32.3259700, -87.1064800). It has 6 neighbors: Chilton County, Lowndes County, Marengo County, Perry County, Wilcox County and Autauga County.
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The largest city of Dallas County is Selma with a population of 16,671. Other cities include, Valley Grande population 3,468, Brookwood population 1,833 and Orrville population 163. See all Dallas County cities & populated places.
Dallas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Selma | 16,671 | City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States |
| Valley Grande | 3,468 | City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States |
| Brookwood | 1,833 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Orrville | 163 | Human settlement in Dallas County, Alabama, United States of America |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dallas County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dallas County decreased by 21.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,820 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,251 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,789 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,976 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,554 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,936 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,080 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,238 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,294 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,196 | -2.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,098 | -3.04% | estimation process |
People born in Dallas County (2)
People born in Dallas County, including 22nd Governor of Florida Sidney Johnston Catts, politician Sam Givhan, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (4)
- Dallas County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 2,635,888 people.
- Dallas County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 96,963 people.
- Dallas County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 17,219 people.
- Dallas County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 6,802 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |