Total Population
49,424
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
57.500
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.
Households
20,472
Owner Occupied
12,372
Renter Occupied
8,100
Vacant
2,734
Median Household
$55,893 $64,019
Average Household
$73,097 $83,284
Per Capita
$30,381 $35,297
Total Businesses
1,268
Total Employed
14,266
Workers 16+
19,769
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
192
Employed
2,276
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
48
Employed
1,706
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
126
Employed
1,505
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
86
Employed
1,323
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
107
Employed
1,306
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
103
Employed
1,162
Average Commute Time
23 min.
Resident Commuters
10,700
Non-Resident Commuters
8,536
Drive Alone
16,464
Carpooled
1,828
Public
36
Work At Home
692