Dale County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dale County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01045
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 561.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 562.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.430654
- Longitude
- -85.609476
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 48,876
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,335
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,753 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,125 | 6.4% |
| White | 33,092 | 67.7% |
| Black | 9,963 | 20.4% |
| Asian | 520 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 163 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,421 | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,914 | 5.1% |
| White | 26,395 | 70.7% |
| Black | 7,728 | 20.7% |
| Asian | 608 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 595 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 144 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 49,599
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,755
- Poverty Rate
- 18.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,117
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,551 | 67.6% |
| Black | 10,103 | 20.4% |
| Asian | 611 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,864
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,369 | 27.1% |
| Republican | 20,005 | 64.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,490 | 8.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,343 | 46.5% |
| Female | 16,521 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,663 | 66.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,260 | 4.1% |
| Black | 7,000 | 22.7% |
| Asian | 272 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,536
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,808 | 42.6% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 21.0% |
| Black | 1,758 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 83 | 30.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,401 | 37.7% |
| Female | 6,135 | 37.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,177 (23.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,862 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,968
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $143,742
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $864
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.