Total Population
49,296
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
56.800
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
20,319
Owner Occupied
12,575
Renter Occupied
7,744
Vacant
2,833
Median Household
$49,754 $55,060
Average Household
$70,888 $81,198
Per Capita
$29,320 $34,018
Total Businesses
1,181
Total Employed
13,614
Workers 16+
19,652
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
194
Employed
2,265
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
45
Employed
1,579
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
109
Employed
1,358
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
80
Employed
1,298
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
91
Employed
1,156
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
101
Employed
1,141
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
11,021
Non-Resident Commuters
8,061
Drive Alone
15,856
Carpooled
1,993
Public
12
Work At Home
802