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

Total Population

49,424

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

57.500

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

20,472

Total Housing Units

23,206


Owner Occupied

12,372

Renter Occupied

8,100

Vacant

2,734

Median Home Value

$135,373


Average Home Value

$168,474

Income Projection

Median Household

$55,893 $64,019


Average Household

$73,097 $83,284


Per Capita

$30,381 $35,297

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,268

Total Employed

14,266

Workers 16+

19,769

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

192

Employed

2,276

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

48

Employed

1,706

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

126

Employed

1,505

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

86

Employed

1,323

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

107

Employed

1,306

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

103

Employed

1,162

Some
High School

3,065

Graduated
High School

8,342

Associates
Degree

3,508

Bachelor's
Degree

4,694

Graduate
Degree

2,300

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

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26