Community Profiles
Dale County, in the heart of the Alabama Wiregrass Region, has prolific business opportunities and a superior quality of life. Although we are the number one Micropolitan Statistical Area in Alabama, our story cannot be told through demographics alone. Our residents are patriotic, active, and friendly. Dale County Lake is the centerpiece of our recreation, and Fort Novosel is a vital part of our community, contributing to our labor shed of 200,000 in a 45-mile radius of the county. We are primed for growth in aerospace and aviation, advanced manufacturing, food processing, metal fabrication, and distribution and logistics.
The median age of Dale County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Dale County is 57.5, meaning that there is a 58% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Dale County is $73,097 and projected to be $83,284 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,381, projected to be $35,297 in 2029. 1.28% of households – 635 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $606,443 and the average disposable income is $58,074.
There are 23,206 housing units in Dale County; 12,372 are owner-occupied, 8,100 are rented, and 2,734 are vacant. The average home value is $168,474, with 1,468 homes built in 2010 or later, and 901 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,268 businesses in Dale County, employing 14,266 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,769 age 16 and above. 8,536 workers commute into Dale County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,700 residents both live and work in/around Dale County. The average travel time is 22.9 minutes. 8.64% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.74% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 16,464 drive alone, 1,828 carpool, and 36 take public transportation. 744 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 692 residents work from home.
10,857 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,508 have associates degrees, 4,694 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,300 hold a graduate or professional degree.
