Hale County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Hale County has a population of 14,829 residents and a median age of 40.6 years, making it the #2,171 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.6%. The median home value is $127,600, and the median household income is $39,250, which is 48% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Hale County, 17.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.8% below the national average, ranking #2,417 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Hale County is 70.0 years. 26.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.6% of adults in Hale County smoke , 44.4% are obese , and 13.5% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Hale County is 21.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
32.2% of children in Hale County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 32.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hale County is 69.8%. The mean commute time is 33.8 min, which is 22.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hale County voted Democratic with a margin of 6.9%. The vote was 53.1% Dem / 46.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 12.0 toward Republicans .
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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.