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 57.6, 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 $70,779 and projected to be $76,412 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,095, projected to be $33,226 in 2030. 1.43% of households – 701 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $535,527 and the average disposable income is $54,936.
There are 23,430 housing units in Dale County; 12,589 are owner-occupied, 8,211 are rented, and 2,630 are vacant. The average home value is $180,153, with 2,189 homes built in 2010 or later, and 977 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,207 businesses in Dale County, employing 13,825 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,531 age 16 and above. 8,277 workers commute into Dale County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,813 residents both live and work in/around Dale County. The average travel time is 22.3 minutes. 7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.75% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 16,155 drive alone, 1,707 carpool, and 65 take public transportation. 828 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 769 residents work from home.
10,708 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,709 have associates degrees, 4,630 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,315 hold a graduate or professional degree.
