Dale County

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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.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Dale County49,12550,25149,42449,189

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-43,150
5-93,112
10-142,941
15-192,772
20-243,253
25-293,508
30-343,458
35-393,070
40-442,842
45-492,740
50-542,971
55-593,030
60-643,293
65-693,011
70-742,361
75-791,824
80-841,138
85+950
18+38,548
Median Age39

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Dale County2024
Total49,424.00
White Alone66.12%
Black Alone21.62%
American Indian Alone0.56%
Asian Alone1.35%
Pacific Islander Alone0.1%
Some Other Race2.74%
Two or More Races7.51%
Hispanic Origin7.15%
Diversity Index57.50

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households18,87620,06520,47220,786
Housing Units21,77722,67723,20623,474
Owner Occupied Units12,37212,786
Renter Occupied Units8,1008,000
Vacant Units2,7342,688

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Dale County20242029
Median Home Value$135,373$142,593
Average Home Value$168,474$177,948
<$50,0001,4891,454
$50,000 - $99,9992,9312,866
$100,000 - $149,9992,4922,430
$150,000 - $199,9991,7281,692
$200,000 - $249,9991,6151,832
$250,000 - $299,9999051,023
$300,000 - $399,999672834
$400,000 - $499,999181223
$500,000 - $749,999213262
$1,000,000 +1617

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,400
2000-20092,642
1990-19993,415
1980-19894,663
1970-19794,378
1960-19693,503
1950-19591,150
1940-1949709
1939 or Before901

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Dale County20242029
Median Household$55,893$64,019
Average Household$73,097$83,284
Per Capita$30,381$35,297

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Dale County2024
<$15,0002,808
$15,000 - $24,9992,364
$25,000 - $34,9991,599
$35,000 - $49,9992,412
$50,000 - $74,9993,384
$75,000 - $99,9993,225
$100,000 - $149,9992,896
$150,000 - $199,9991,149
$200,000+635

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+19,769
In-County Residents10,700
Out-of-County Residents8,536
Drive Alone16,464
Carpooled1,828
Public Transport36
Work at Home692
Motorcycle138
Bicycle0
Walked492
Other114
Less than 5 minutes925
5-9 minutes2,289
10-14 minutes3,218
15-19 minutes3,718
20-24 minutes2,394
25-29 minutes1,072
30-34 minutes2,384
35-39 minutes522
40-44 minutes414
45-59 minutes1,141
60-89 minutes386
90+ minutes614
Average Travel Time23

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees14,266
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt35
Mining0
Utilities121
Construction949
Manufacturing948
Wholesale Trade205
  
Retail Trade2,276
  
Transportation/Warehouse1,133
Information190
  
Finance & Insurance348
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing364
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv747
Legal Services35
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises12
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt191
Educational Services1,706
HealthCare/Social Assist1,323
Arts/Entertainment/Rec102
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,505
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin849
Auto Repair/Maintenance90
Public Administration Emp1,162

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Dale County2024
<9th Grade1,406
Some High School3,065
GED2,515
Graduated High School8,342
Some College/No Degree8,366
Associates Degree3,508
Bachelor's Degree4,694
Graduate Degree2,300

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,268
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus12
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus9
Construction Bus68
Manufacturing Bus40
Wholesale Trade Bus22
  
Retail Trade Bus192
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus34
Information Bus28
  
Finance & Insurance Bus53
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus87
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus77
Legal Services Bus11
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus28
Educational Services Bus48
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus86
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus21
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus126
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus199
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus24
Public Administration Bus103

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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