The Town FilesDallas County, Alabama
36,858 people. The median home is worth $94,600 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $35,627.
Towns in Dallas County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | 17,971 | $96,500 | $33,197 | 38.5 |
| Valley Grande | 4,190 | $133,100 | $58,929 | 46.4 |
People and housing
| Dallas County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $733 | $834 |
| Median household income | $35,627 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 41.2 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.0% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
11,290 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,753 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 316 storm events in Dallas County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dallas County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).