Hale County, Alabama

AL · FIPS 01065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 14,829 #2,171 / 3,222
33th
Median Household Income $39,250 -47.8% #3,085 / 3,222
4th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,908 / 3,222
41th
Median Home Value $127,600 -54.7% #2,538 / 3,222
21th
Median Gross Rent $715 -38.5% #2,667 / 3,222
17th
Poverty Rate 24.6% +95.1% #2,973 / 3,222
8th

Demographics

Hale County has a population of 14,829, making it the #2,171 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hale County is $39,250, ranking #3,085 out of 3,222 counties — 47.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.6% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.

Median Household Income
$39,250 −47.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,085 of 3,222
4th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,491 −35.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,846 of 3,222
12th percentile
Poverty Rate
24.6% +95.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,973 of 3,222
8th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.0% +12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,530 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6% −47.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,417 of 3,222
25th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.8 min +22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #399 of 3,222
88th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hale County is $127,600 (-54.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $715/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.

Median Home Value
$127,600 −54.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,538 of 3,222
21th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$715 −38.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,667 of 3,222
17th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.4% +15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,636 of 3,222
49th percentile
74.4% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Hale County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,137 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Hale County, Alabama

Hale County, Alabama has a total population of 14,829, making it the 2,171st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hale County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hale County is $39,250, which ranks #3,085 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.

The median home value in Hale County is $127,600, 54.7% below the national median. Renters in Hale County pay a median gross rent of $715 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hale County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.

Hale County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.1%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).

All data for Hale 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.