County Profile
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 Rucker 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.
The median age of Dale County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Dale County is 58.0, meaning that there is a 58% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Dale County is $73,537 and projected to be $83,093 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,329, projected to be $36,063 in 2031. 1.83% of households – 909 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $586,880 and the average disposable income is $56,421.
There are 23,614 housing units in Dale County; 12,970 are owner-occupied, 8,094 are rented, and 2,550 are vacant. The average home value is $188,244, with 2,248 homes built in 2010 or later, and 914 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,208 businesses in Dale County, employing 12,733 workers and pulling from a labor force of 19,416 age 16 and above. 8,177 workers commute into Dale County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,711 residents both live and work in/around Dale County. The average travel time is 22.5 minutes. 6.66% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.01% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 15,731 drive alone, 1,876 carpool, and 63 take public transportation. 778 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 968 residents work from home.
10,967 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,654 have associates degrees, 5,174 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,611 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
