Hale County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Hale County, Alabama has a population of 14,829, the 55th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $39,250 and the median home value is $127,600. The poverty rate is 24.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hale County Quick Facts
How Hale 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 | 14,749 | 14,829 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $41,325 | $39,250 | -5.0% |
| Median home value | $126,300 | $127,600 | +1.0% |
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hale County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 2,135 | $27,000 | 42.1% | $130,000 |
| Newbern | 325 | $35,521 | 12.9% | $87,100 |
| Akron | 243 | $34,107 | 14.0% | $77,000 |
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Population Overview
Hale County is located in Alabama with a total population of 14,829. It is the 55th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hale County is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hale County is $39,250. This is 39% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.6%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $127,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Hale County is Black or African American, making up 54.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.6% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 81.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hale 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 Hale County, Alabama?
Hale County has a population of 14,829, making it the 55th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Hale County?
The median household income in Hale County is $39,250 with a poverty rate of 24.6%.
How many cities are in Hale County, Alabama?
Hale County contains 3 Census-designated places.