COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dale County

Alabama · 49,129 residents · 561.113 sq mi

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Dale County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.3

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

49,129

−1%since 1990

from 49,633 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

88 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 88 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.3

+17%since 1990

from 29.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202450K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,998

+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,091 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,010

+51%since 1990

from $10,580 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

15.1%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 14.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$62,800

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $48,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$398

−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $326 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

64.3%

+3.3 ptssince 1990

from 61.0% in 1990

35.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−3%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic79.2%(39,323)

Black17.7%(8,807)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,152)

Asian1.5%(724)

Diversity Score46.2%(22,920)

2000

White, non-Hispanic72.8%(35,771)

Black20.2%(9,902)

Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,642)

Asian1.1%(518)

Diversity Score49.6%(24,356)

Diversity Score

+7%since 1990

from 46 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.0%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 13.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

77.8%

+3.5 ptssince 1990

from 74.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.4%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 4.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.4 min

−21%since 1990

from 16.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dale County, Alabama?

Dale County, Alabama has about 49,129 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dale County, Alabama?

The typical household in Dale County, Alabama earns about $31,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dale County, Alabama expensive?

In Dale County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Dale County, Alabama?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dale County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dale County, Alabama?

About 15.1% of people in Dale County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dale County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Dale County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 504 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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