Dale County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dale County is located in Alabama with a total population of 49,516. It is the 28th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dale County is 38.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dale County is $53,955. This is 13% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $129,100. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Dale County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.7%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.