Dale County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,599 | — | #1,021 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,963 | -26.9% | #2,477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,500 | -49.1% | #2,337 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $889 | -23.6% | #1,495 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.6% | #2,542 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dale County has a population of 49,599, making it the #1,021 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dale County is $54,963, ranking #2,477 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Dale County is $143,500 (-49.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $889/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.9%.
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89.9% of residents in Dale County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Dale County, Alabama
Dale County, Alabama has a total population of 49,599, making it the 1,021st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dale County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dale County is $54,963, which ranks #2,477 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Dale County is $143,500, 49.1% below the national median. Renters in Dale County pay a median gross rent of $889 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dale County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Dale County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Dale County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.