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 2026 the population of Daleville is 4,977. The population is expected to grow to 5,016 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.16%.
The median age of Daleville residents is 40.
The diversity index of Daleville is 69.5, meaning that there is a 70% 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 $67,720 and projected to be $75,474 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,743, projected to be $35,914 in 2031. 1.19% of households – 59 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $518,936 and the average disposable income is $51,930.
There are 2,723 housing units in Daleville; 1,141 are owner-occupied, 1,191 are rented, and 391 are vacant. The average home value is $143,322, with 471 homes built in 2010 or later, and 11 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 152 businesses in Daleville, employing 1,117 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,318 age 16 and above. 1,084 workers commute into Daleville from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,181 residents both live and work in/around Daleville. The average travel time is 22.5 minutes. 8.3% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.91% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,883 drive alone, 283 carpool, and 31 take public transportation. 71 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 50 residents work from home.
1,279 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 403 have associates degrees, 533 have bachelor’s degrees, and 297 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
