Dallas County GIS Maps
Dallas County, Alabama, has 38,462 residents and covers 978.7 square miles. The population declined 12.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Dallas County is 01047.
Selma is the county's largest population center. Dallas County also includes 7 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 18 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Dallas County Trends
- Population
- 38,462▾
- Median Home Value
- $97,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,584▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Dallas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dallas County Population
Dallas County had 38,462 residents in 2020. That was 12.2% lower than in 2010. Dallas County had 7,903 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 39 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Selma, Selma and Orrville.
Population Trend in Dallas County AL
Dallas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dallas County Zip Codes
Dallas County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Selma (36701), Selma (36703) and Orrville (36767). Selma is the largest zip by population, with about 21,448 residents or 56% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 91% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dallas County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36701 | Selma | 21,448 | ▾ -11.6% |
| 36703 | Selma | 11,754 | ▾ -13.8% |
| 36767 | Orrville | 1,715 | ▾ -14.8% |
| 36759 | Marion Junction | 1,405 | ▾ -6.4% |
| 36761 | Minter | 935 | ▾ -19.5% |
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Dallas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dallas County Demographics
Dallas County has a median age of 40.3, which makes the county a little older than Alabama overall. About 23.8% of residents are under 18, while 19.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Dallas County AL
Median Age
40.3
Under 18
23.8%
Age 65+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
17%
Dallas County School Districts
Dallas County is served by 2 public school districts with 4,584 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dallas County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma City School District | 2,301 | 50.2% | ▾ -12.3% |
| Dallas County School District | 2,283 | 49.8% | ▾ -2.1% |
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Dallas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dallas County Housing & Real Estate
Dallas County has a median home value of $97,400 and a median gross rent of $749. About 61% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $123,750 and homes spent about 92 days on the market.
Dallas County Housing Mix
Dallas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dallas County Housing Trends
Dallas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dallas County, AL
Dallas County has 1,359 business listings across 340 categories. The largest categories in Dallas County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (104, 7.7%), Baptist Church (63, 4.6%), and Gas Stations (30, 2.2%). The full Dallas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dallas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dallas County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 104 | 7.7% |
| Baptist Church | 63 | 4.6% |
| Gas Stations | 30 | 2.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 29 | 2.1% |
| Elementary School | 21 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 20 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 20 | 1.5% |
| Medical Offices | 19 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 17 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 17 | 1.3% |
Dallas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Teen Challenge | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Jones |
| Beech Creek Apartments | Accommodation | Selma |
| Walker-Primm Accounting Services | Accountant | Selma |
| Valley Grande Golf Course | Active Life | Selma |
| Sky Hill Animal Society | Adoption Services | Selma |
| Madden & Associates | Advertising Agency | Selma |
| the Local Farm Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Selma |
| Bush Hog LLC | Agricultural Service | Selma |
| Aeropro | Aircraft Repair | Selma |
| Craig Field (airport) | Airport | Selma |
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Dallas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dallas County Basemaps
Dallas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Dallas County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dallas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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