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Dale County

Alabama · 49,326 residents · 561.113 sq mi
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Dale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,326
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+12%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K49K49K50K50K1990201020202024Dale County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,644
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,473
+53%since 2000
from $16,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(35,771)
Black20.2%(9,902)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,642)
Asian1.1%(518)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(24,356)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(32,602)
Black20.5%(10,100)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,254)
Asian1.3%(648)
Other3.7%(1,842)
Diversity Score62.2%(30,677)
Segregation Score28%(13,800)
Diversity Score
62
+25%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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DALE COUNTY VS
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DALE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dale County, Alabama?

Dale County, Alabama has about 49,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dale County, Alabama earns about $45,644 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Dale County, Alabama?

About 18.2% 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 18.4% 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 307 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 214Census Tract 213Census Tract 200Census Tract 211.01Census Tract 208.02Census Tract 211.02Census Tract 201Census Tract 207Census Tract 208.01Census Tract 202Census Tract 204Census Tract 212Census Tract 203Census Tract 205
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 36360ZIP 36322ZIP 36350ZIP 36362ZIP 36311ZIP 36374ZIP 36371
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