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Hale County

Alabama · 15,760 residents · 643.99 sq mi
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Hale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,299. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,600. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,760
−8%since 2000
from 17,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Hale County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,299
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,807 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,523
+31%since 2000
from $12,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$466
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(6,803)
Black58.6%(10,074)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(157)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(10,572)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(6,213)
Black58.8%(9,265)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(140)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other0.6%(100)
Diversity Score62.3%(9,819)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Hale County to nearby counties

HALE COUNTY VS
Perry County
Income$37,654+29%
Home value$86,400+22%
Population7,425−51%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Greene County
Income$29,200same
Home value$81,200+15%
Population7,067−53%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Bibb County
Income$52,541+79%
Home value$145,700+106%
Population22,262+47%
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HALE COUNTY VS
Sumter County
Income$33,310+14%
Home value$82,600+17%
Population11,588−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hale County, Alabama?

Hale County, Alabama has about 15,760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hale County, Alabama earns about $29,299 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hale County, Alabama expensive?

In Hale County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $70,600, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Hale County, Alabama?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hale County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hale County, Alabama?

About 24.6% of people in Hale County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hale County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hale County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 400Census Tract 404.01Census Tract 403Census Tract 404.02Census Tract 405Census Tract 401Census Tract 402
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