Alabama

Dallas

38,462
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Dallas

Dallas, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 6,003. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 38,462.

Its recorded population peaked at 56,667 in 1960, and has since declined by roughly 32 percent.

On the ground today, 18 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Holy Ground (Econochaca, Dec 1813), Battle of Econochaca Holy Ground 1813, Battle of Holy Ground Dec 23 1813, and 37 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202038,462
201043,820
200046,365
199048,130
198053,981
197055,296
196056,667
195056,270
194055,245
193055,094
192054,697
191053,401
190054,657
189049,350
188048,433
187040,705
186033,625
185029,727
184025,199
183014,017
18206,003
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Dallas

Military engagements that took place in Dallas, Alabama.

Battle of Holy Ground (Econochaca, Dec 1813)
1813
Battle of Econochaca Holy Ground 1813
1813
Battle of Holy Ground Dec 23 1813
1813
Wilson's Raid — Selma
1865
Battle of Selma
1865
Battle of Selma, Alabama
1865
Skirmish at Cahaba (1865)
1865
Battle of Ebenezer Church
1865
Battle of Plantersville Alabama (Wilson's Raid)
1865
Skirmish at Cahaba, Alabama
1865
Wilson's Raid – Battle of Selma
1865
Skirmish at Cahaba AL (Castle Morgan)
1865
Battle of Selma Alabama (Wilson's Raid)
1865
Wilson's Raid — Plantersville Skirmish
1865
Skirmish at Plantersville, Alabama
1865
Skirmish at Warrenton, Alabama
1865
Battle of Plantersville
1865
Battle of Selma (Bloody Sunday)
1965

Historic places in Dallas

National Register of Historic Places listings in Dallas, Alabama.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Selma
Marshall's Grove
Selma
Skinner, Marcus Meyer, House
Selma
Old Town Historic District Boundary Increase and Additional Documentation
Selma
Sturdivant Hall
Selma
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
Pleasant Hill
Morgan, John Tyler, House
Selma
Water Avenue Historic District
Selma
Cahaba
Selma
Dallas County Courthouse
Selma
Antique Store
Plantersville
Driskell-Martin House
Plantersville
Edmund Pettus Bridge
Selma
Carlowville Historic District
Selma
Street Manual Training School
Ruchmond-Minter
First Baptist Church
Selma
Riverdale
Selma
Water Avenue Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Selma
Water Avenue Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Selma
Hain, H. Bruce, House
Sardis
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Selma
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Browns
Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Selma
Summerfield District
Summerfield
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Frequently asked about Dallas

When does Dallas first appear in the US census?
Dallas, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 6,003.
What is the population of Dallas?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Dallas had a recorded population of 38,462.
When did Dallas's population peak?
Dallas's recorded population peaked at 56,667 in 1960.
Were any battles fought in Dallas?
18 documented military engagements took place in Dallas, including Battle of Holy Ground (Econochaca, Dec 1813), Battle of Econochaca Holy Ground 1813, Battle of Holy Ground Dec 23 1813.
How many historic places are in Dallas?
37 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dallas, Alabama.
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