Hale County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hale County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01065
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 643.99 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 656.50 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.752796
- Longitude
- -87.623061
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,802
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,220
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,630 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 1.2% |
| White | 5,866 | 39.6% |
| Black | 8,205 | 55.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,116 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 0.9% |
| White | 4,597 | 41.0% |
| Black | 6,181 | 55.1% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 150 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 1.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,829
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,917
- Poverty Rate
- 24.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,598
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,645 | 38.1% |
| Black | 8,105 | 54.7% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,171
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,633 | 68.3% |
| Republican | 3,268 | 29.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 270 | 2.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,124 | 45.9% |
| Female | 6,046 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,119 | 36.9% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 0.6% |
| Black | 6,592 | 59.0% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,059
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,114 | 51.3% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 25.4% |
| Black | 2,773 | 42.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 46.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,183 | 42.6% |
| Female | 2,876 | 47.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,351 (33.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,790 (17.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,594
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,349
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $835
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 2.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.