Dallas
6.9
High score (8-10)
Dallas County and Selma have one of the most significant historical identities in America — the Voting Rights March, the Edmund Pettus Bridge — and that history draws journalists, academics, and activists who create social contexts unlike anything else in rural Alabama. Women in Selma who are plugged into the civil rights heritage and activist community are well-traveled and socially sophisticated relative to the county's economic profile. The historic district has genuine character that sets it apart from comparable Alabama small cities.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Selma has been in severe economic decline for 40 years and most of the socially mobile population has left. The city has pockets of historic character and genuine cultural significance, but the day-to-day reality is high crime, crumbling infrastructure, and a shrinking population. An outsider here needs to navigate a complex racial and economic landscape that has centuries of weight behind it.
Lower score (below 6)
Dallas County has one of the higher poverty rates in Alabama and Selma's population has been cut roughly in half since the 1980s. The infrastructure is deteriorating and social infrastructure for meeting people is minimal. The economic reality creates a difficult environment for any kind of positive social interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Dallas, Alabama?
$54k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Dallas, Alabama?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Dallas, Alabama?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in Dallas, Alabama?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Dallas, Alabama?
Local women avg 29.5