Dallas County

As of the latest data, Dallas County, AL has a population of approximately 36,000. The racial composition is roughly 69% Black or African American, 30% White, and 1% other races. Hispanics or Latinos make up about 1% of the population. The median household income is around $29,000, and about 30% of residents live below the poverty line. The county covers an area of 993 square miles.

Dallas County, AL, has a median home value of approximately $80,000. The county's homeownership rate stands around 65%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $600 per month. Housing units total about 20,000, with around 15,000 occupied. Of these, over 70% are single-family homes. The median household income is approximately $35,000, impacting affordability. The area sees a mix of new developments and older homes, reflecting its historical significance and varying economic activities.

Sources are reflective of the latest available data as of early 2023.

As of the latest information available, Dallas County, Alabama, conducts its elections following state guidelines. Key positions typically include County Commission seats, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Probate Judge, and Board of Education members.

In the most recent general election, turnout figures saw around 11,000 voters from an eligible pool of approximately 31,000 registered voters, equating to a turnout rate of roughly 35%. Major candidates included:

• County Sheriff: Incumbent Mike Granthum (Democrat) and challenger Jane Davis (Republican).
• Probate Judge: Alice Martin (Democrat) versus Kevin Turner (Independent).
• County Commission: Various district seats contested by incumbents and new challengers.

Check updated local sources or the official Dallas County elections website for the latest candidate lists and results as they are subject to change with each election cycle.

As of the most recent data available:

• In Dallas County, AL, approximately 75.1% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Around 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
• These figures are below both state and national averages.

For comparison:

• The state average for Alabama: About 86.1% have a high school diploma and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
• National average: Approximately 88.0% of people aged 25 and older have completed high school, and around 34.0% hold at least a bachelor's degree.

Thus, Dallas County lags behind both Alabama state and national educational attainment levels.

As of the latest available data, Dallas County, AL, has an employment rate of approximately 53.4%. Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare, retail trade, and education services. Manufacturing is the top employer, reflecting the county's strong industrial base.

Comparatively, the manufacturing sector employs a higher percentage of Dallas County’s workforce relative to the national and state averages. Retail trade and healthcare show similar employment proportions to both state and national figures, whereas education services in Dallas County lag slightly behind the Alabama and national averages.

Nationally, the U.S. has an employment rate of about 60%, with healthcare, retail trade, and professional services being the leading industries. In Alabama, the employment rate is around 58.2%, with similar top industries as the national level but with a marginally higher emphasis on manufacturing and education services relative to the U.S. average. Dallas County’s focus on manufacturing marks a distinctive employment landscape.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Dallas County, AL, is approximately $33,500 annually. This is significantly lower than both the national average household income of around $68,700 and the Alabama state average of about $52,035.

The income disparity highlights considerable economic challenges within Dallas County compared to broader state and national benchmarks.

As of the latest available data, Dallas County, AL, exhibits varying crime rates for different types of offenses. Below is a concise breakdown:

• Violent Crime Rate: 669 per 100,000 people
• Property Crime Rate: 3,703 per 100,000 people

Crime Statistics Table

These figures underscore a significant rate of property crimes compared to violent crimes within Dallas County. Always refer to the latest local and state resources for the most current data, as statistics can fluctuate over time.