Dallas County, Alabama
10 public bodies govern here, 2 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 1 farmers market. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 36,858
- Median household income
- $35,627
- ±3,641
- Unemployed
- 11.0%
- 1,673 of 15,272 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
- 12,845 of 15,947 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Dallas | 37,619 (2021) | Po Box 987, Selma | — |
Cities, towns and villages 3
Special districts 6
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 950, Selma | — |
| Craig Airport and Industrial Authority | Other multi-function districts | Po Box 1421, Selma | Website |
| Dallas County Water and Sewer Authority | Other multi-function districts | Po Box 1413, Selma | Website |
| Dallas County Soil and Water Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 105 Samuel O Moseley Dr, Selma | Website |
| South Dallas Water Authority | Water supply utility | Po Box 146, Sardis | Website |
| West Dallas Water Authority | Water supply utility | Po Box 146, Sardis | — |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Dallas County
School district12 schools
429 Lauderdale St, Selma, AL, 36701
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Selma City
School district11 schools
2194 Broad Street, Selma, AL, 36701
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Selma Farmers' Market
Dallas Ave. & Marina Dr., Selma, AL, 36701
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.