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

49,296

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

56.800

Housing & Income

Households

20,319

Total Housing Units

23,152


Owner Occupied

12,575

Renter Occupied

7,744

Vacant

2,833

Median Home Value

$127,164


Average Home Value

$158,786

Income Projection

Median Household

$49,754 $55,060


Average Household

$70,888 $81,198


Per Capita

$29,320 $34,018

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,181

Total Employed

13,614

Workers 16+

19,652

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

194

Employed

2,265

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

45

Employed

1,579

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

109

Employed

1,358

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

80

Employed

1,298

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

91

Employed

1,156

2023 Public Administration

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Businesses

101

Employed

1,141

Some
High School

3,383

Graduated
High School

8,839

Associates
Degree

3,760

Bachelor's
Degree

4,503

Graduate
Degree

2,292

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