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 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,250 | -47.8% | #3,085 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,908 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,600 | -54.7% | #2,538 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $715 | -38.5% | #2,667 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | +95.1% | #2,973 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.8% of residents in Hale County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
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.