Dale County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Dale County, Alabama has a population of 49,599, the 28th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $54,963 and the median home value is $143,500. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dale County Quick Facts
How Dale County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,516 | 49,599 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $53,955 | $54,963 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $129,100 | $143,500 | +11.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dale County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 14,327 | $48,944 | 28.1% | $148,900 |
| Daleville | 4,919 | $45,324 | 16.4% | $126,000 |
| Fort Rucker | 4,705 | $74,541 | 11.3% | N/A |
| Level Plains | 1,667 | $77,000 | 12.1% | $137,500 |
| Midland City | 1,603 | $28,438 | 30.6% | $150,400 |
| Newton | 1,329 | $60,030 | 15.0% | $89,500 |
| Pinckard | 672 | $58,162 | 13.7% | $158,900 |
| Ariton | 614 | $50,000 | 23.3% | $206,600 |
| Grimes | 582 | $33,958 | 32.8% | $105,100 |
| Napier Field | 422 | $41,875 | 19.2% | $82,100 |
| Clayhatchee | 414 | $48,646 | 8.9% | $99,200 |
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Population Overview
Dale County is located in Alabama with a total population of 49,599. It is the 28th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dale County is 37.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dale County is $54,963. This is 14% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $143,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dale County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.3%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dale County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dale County, Alabama?
Dale County has a population of 49,599, making it the 28th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Dale County?
The median household income in Dale County is $54,963 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.
How many cities are in Dale County, Alabama?
Dale County contains 11 Census-designated places.