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 2025 the population of Daleville is 5,004. The population is expected to grow to 5,078 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of Daleville residents is 40.
The diversity index of Daleville is 69.4, 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 $65,226 and projected to be $70,141 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,609, projected to be $33,595 in 2030. 0.78% of households – 39 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $334,104 and the average disposable income is $50,701.
There are 2,748 housing units in Daleville; 1,122 are owner-occupied, 1,226 are rented, and 400 are vacant. The average home value is $131,956, with 405 homes built in 2010 or later, and 11 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 152 businesses in Daleville, employing 1,218 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,273 age 16 and above. 1,035 workers commute into Daleville from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,190 residents both live and work in/around Daleville. The average travel time is 19.7 minutes. 12.02% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.64% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,857 drive alone, 248 carpool, and 33 take public transportation. 70 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 65 residents work from home.
1,248 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 339 have associates degrees, 429 have bachelor’s degrees, and 181 hold a graduate or professional degree.
