Community Profiles
Daleville, Alabama, is an appealing mix of small-town charm, contemporary benefits, and cutting-edge innovation. Known as “The Gateway to Fort Novosel,” Daleville is a proud neighbor of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, where approximately 2,000 of the nation’s best and brightest train to fly military helicopters. Daleville is home to the world’s largest assemblage of aircraft training simulators and a host of defense contractors.
As of 2024 the population of Daleville is 4,927. The population is expected to shrink to 4,925 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.01%.
The median age of Daleville residents is 39.
The diversity index of Daleville is 68.9, meaning that there is a 69% 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 Daleville is $67,003 and projected to be $76,455 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,670, projected to be $35,569 in 2029. 0.75% of households – 37 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $418,791 and the average disposable income is $53,323.
There are 2,688 housing units in Daleville; 1,077 are owner-occupied, 1,178 are rented, and 433 are vacant. The average home value is $123,143, with 126 homes built in 2010 or later, and 10 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 178 businesses in Daleville, employing 1,514 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,327 age 16 and above. 1,131 workers commute into Daleville from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,176 residents both live and work in/around Daleville. The average travel time is 18.4 minutes. 14.12% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.19% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,946 drive alone, 243 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 63 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 75 residents work from home.
1,184 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 290 have associates degrees, 444 have bachelor’s degrees, and 219 hold a graduate or professional degree.
