County profile · Alabama
Dallas County, AL market data
How Dallas County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 35,140
- −7.9% since 2020
- Households
- 15,947
- Median household income
- $35,627
- +5.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $94,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,268
- Highest market score
- 59
- Pet businesses, #678 of 2,200 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Dallas County has an estimated 35,140 people and 15,947 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Dallas County declined 7.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Dallas County is $35,627, 56% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 5.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Dallas County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (39).
Of the business types scored in Dallas County, pet businesses (59); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (57); and landscaping and lawn care companies (55) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #678 of 2,200 scored counties.
Dallas County is part of the Selma area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Dallas County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Dallas County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 59 | #678 of 2,200 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.4M | 159 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #586 of 1,771 | 7 | 4.4 | $2.5M | 148 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 55 | #569 of 1,493 | 5 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 119 | 4 |
| Real estate | 52 | #961 of 2,229 | 19 | 11.9 | Index only | 227 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 52 | #1,039 of 2,272 | 20 | 12.5 | $1.6M | 130 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 51 | #967 of 2,057 | 11 | 6.9 | $3M | 123 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,153 of 2,405 | 48 | 30.1 | $872K | 131 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 49 | #1,215 of 2,405 | 88 | 55.2 | $475K | 128 | 41 |
| Pizza | 47 | #1,135 of 2,090 | 5 | 3.1 | $8.4M | 165 | 29 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,080 of 1,886 | 10 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 133 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 45 | #845 of 1,422 | 5 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 109 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 44 | #1,045 of 1,707 | 7 | 4.4 | $4.7M | 99 | 9 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,074 of 1,769 | 5 | 3.1 | $2M | 232 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 44 | #1,229 of 2,063 | 6 | 3.8 | $7M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 39 | #1,686 of 2,378 | 25 | 15.7 | $448K | 101 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #1,677 of 2,176 | 15 | 9.4 | Index only | 229 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,768 of 2,401 | 44 | 27.6 | $255K | 95 | 17 |
| Hair salons | 35 | #1,868 of 2,339 | 26 | 16.3 | $391K | 91 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #1,989 of 2,385 | 49 | 30.7 | $207K | 97 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #1,307 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.8 | $703K | 70 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 28 | #2,140 of 2,394 | 78 | 48.9 | $167K | 110 | 31 |
| Funeral homes | 25 | #1,308 of 1,472 | 5 | 3.1 | $426K | 63 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 23 | #1,817 of 2,070 | 14 | 8.8 | $5.5M | 60 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 23 | #2,015 of 2,210 | 30 | 18.8 | $749K | 85 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,990 of 2,261 | 22 | 13.8 | $3.5M | 45 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #2,197 of 2,402 | 41 | 25.7 | $1.9M | 56 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,957 of 2,087 | 25 | 15.7 | $899K | 71 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 19 | #2,069 of 2,222 | 21 | 13.2 | $2M | 65 | 29 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 17 | #1,583 of 1,656 | 12 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 61 | 21 |
| Nail salons | 15 | #1,268 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 12 | #1,730 of 1,792 | 7 | 4.4 | $876K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 11 | #2,047 of 2,088 | 12 | 7.5 | $511K | 77 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 10 | #1,495 of 1,530 | 10 | 6.3 | $1.1M | 45 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 10 | #2,335 of 2,358 | 35 | 21.9 | $1.1M | 46 | 28 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 8 | #1,278 of 1,302 | 8 | 5.0 | $1.6M | 52 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 6 | #1,330 of 1,356 | 9 | 5.6 | $1.1M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $2.8M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $2.8M | 91 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $1.5M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $2.4M | 90 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $13.9M | 337 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $7.5M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $16.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $11.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $8.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $16.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $13.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Dallas County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $11.2M | $702 | 73 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $38.4M | $2,411 | 93 |
| Food away from home | $41.8M | $2,623 | 64 |
| Groceries | $77.6M | $4,866 | 77 |
| Personal care products and services | $10.2M | $637 | 63 |
| Child care and other personal services | $4.2M | $264 | 46 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.1M | $384 | 39 |
| Medical and dental services | $13.1M | $819 | 64 |
| Pets | $9.8M | $614 | 68 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $22.5M | $1,409 | 69 |
| Vehicle insurance | $32.6M | $2,042 | 104 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $32.9M | $2,065 | 68 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $17.4M | $1,093 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $187.2M | $11,740 | 70 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Dallas County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 35,140−7.9% since 2020
- Households
- 15,947
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 979 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 38
- Median household income
- $35,627+5.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $53,885
- Median home value
- $94,600
- Jobs located here
- 11,268
- Daytime population
- 34,961Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Dallas County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Dallas County at 35,140 people in 2025, down 7.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 15,947 households. Median household income rose 5.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Dallas County, AL spend?
Households in Dallas County spend about $187.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $77.6M on groceries and $41.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Dallas County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (39).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Dallas County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Dallas County are for pet businesses (59); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (57); and landscaping and lawn care companies (55). Dallas County ranks #678 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
How does Dallas County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Dallas County is $35,627 a year, 56% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 7.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $94,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Dallas County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in Dallas County, each ranked against other counties.
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