Dallas County | |
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![]() Dallas County Courthouse in Selma. Built in 1901, it was given an extensive modern makeover in 1960 | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Alabama | |
![]() Alabama's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 32°19′29″N 87°06′19″W / 32.3247°N 87.1053°W | |
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Founded | February 9, 1818 |
Named for | Alexander J. Dallas |
Seat | Selma |
Largest city | Selma |
Area | |
• Total | 994 sq mi (2,570 km2) |
• Land | 979 sq mi (2,540 km2) |
• Water | 15 sq mi (40 km2) 1.5% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38,462 |
• Estimate (2023) | 36,165 ![]() |
• Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 7th |
Website | www |
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Dallas County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, its population was 38,462.[1] The county seat is Selma.[2] Its name is in honor of United States Secretary of the Treasury Alexander J. Dallas, who served from 1814 to 1816.
Dallas County comprises the Selma, AL Micropolitan Statistical Area.