Dallas County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dallas County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01047
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 978.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 993.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.333526
- Longitude
- -87.114360
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,428
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,817
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,107 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 0.9% |
| White | 9,763 | 26.8% |
| Black | 25,557 | 70.2% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,654 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 0.6% |
| White | 8,106 | 29.1% |
| Black | 19,312 | 69.4% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,858
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $34,232
- Poverty Rate
- 30.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,318
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,936 | 27.0% |
| Black | 25,810 | 70.0% |
| Asian | 226 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 28,076
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 24,602 | 87.6% |
| Republican | 3,187 | 11.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 287 | 1.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,848 | 45.8% |
| Female | 15,226 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,091 | 25.3% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 0.3% |
| Black | 20,182 | 71.9% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,570
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,955 | 55.8% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 23.2% |
| Black | 8,257 | 40.9% |
| Asian | 25 | 25.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,129 | 39.9% |
| Female | 7,440 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,273 (36.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,402 (17.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,936
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $93,932
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $783
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.