Dale County's 2026 population is estimated at 50,497, reflecting a 0.43% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Dale County is the 28th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 50,396 and has grown 0.2% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 38,028 adults, (8,969 of whom are seniors) in Dale County.
Female: 25,161 (50.7%)
Male: 24,438 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Dale County includes 67.64% White, 20.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,551 | 67.64% |
| Black or African American | 10,103 | 20.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,652 | 7.36% |
| Other race | 1,387 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 611 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 247 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
Dale County 's average per capita income is $40,624. Household income levels show a median of $54,963. The poverty rate stands at 18.72%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,998 | - |
| Families | $72,560 | $88,971 |
| Households | $54,963 | $74,266 |
| Non Families | $32,308 | $46,823 |
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