Dale County, AL

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2020 Population

49,293

0.0325% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.8

1.34% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.4%

4.16% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$45,644

3.33% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$113,800

1.61% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

17,282

3.96% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Dale County, AL had a population of 49.3k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $45,644. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dale County, AL grew from 49,277 to 49,293, a 0.0325% increase and its median household income declined from $47,214 to $45,644, a −3.33% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dale County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.89%).

None of the households in Dale County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Dale County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dale County, AL are George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (1,319 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Dale County, AL was $113,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.6%.

Most people in Dale County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Dale County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Dale County, AL borders Barbour County, AL, Coffee County, AL, Geneva County, AL, Henry County, AL, Houston County, AL, and Pike County, AL.

Population & Diversity

Dale County, AL is home to a population of 49.3k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 3% of Dale County, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.48k people).

In 2020, there were 3.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.6k people) in Dale County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.69k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of Dale County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dale County, AL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dale County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dale County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.6k ± 152
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.96k ± 180
White (Hispanic)
1.69k ± 290

6.66%

Hispanic Population

3.29k people

6.66% of the people in Dale County, AL are hispanic (3.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dale County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,080 ± 5,301 people
Guatemala
12,910 ± 2,786 people
India
10,249 ± 2,483 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,080 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 12,910 and India with 10,249.

Foreign-Born Population

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.48k people

3.51%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

As of 2020, 3% of Dale County, AL residents (1.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dale County, AL was 3.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dale County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,635 ± 221
Gulf War (2001-)
1,487 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
1,074 ± 228

Dale County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dale County, AL employs 17.3k people. The largest industries in Dale County, AL are Retail Trade (2,518 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,145 people), and Manufacturing (2,001 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($67,036), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,330), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,623).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,111. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.3k

2020 Value

± 891

−3.96%

1 Year decline

± 7.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dale County, AL declined at a rate of −3.96%, from 18k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dale County, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,908 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,781 people), and Management Occupations (1,628 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dale County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.3k

2020 Value

± 891

−3.96%

1 Year decline

± 7.32%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dale County, AL declined at a rate of −3.96%, from 18k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dale County, AL, are Retail Trade (2,518 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,145 people), and Manufacturing (2,001 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dale County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Dale County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,617

Median earning men ± $2,848

$22,639

Median earning women ± $1,512

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,004), Public Administration ($52,588), and Wholesale Trade ($52,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,174), Information ($45,089), and Public Administration ($38,448).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

219
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
204
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
165
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$132k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$83.7k
Manufacturing
$68k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dale County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.2%), followed by Other (1.34%).

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.34%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dale County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.2%), followed by Other (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dale County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Dale County, AL awarded 1,319 degrees. The student population of Dale County, AL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,199 male students and 2,482 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dale County, AL are White (860 and 65.3%), followed by Black or African American (364 and 27.6%), Hispanic or Latino (47 and 3.57%), and Two or More Races (27 and 2.05%).

The largest universities in Dale County, AL by number of degrees awarded are George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (1,319 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dale County, AL are General Studies (421 and 31.9%), Registered Nursing (137 and 10.4%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (100 and 7.58%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,681 students enrolled in Dale County, AL, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,252 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
202 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
137 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Dale County, AL was General Studies with 202 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Dale County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,319 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was George C Wallace Community College-Dothan with 1,319 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 498 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dale County, AL, which is 0.607 times less than the 821 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 860 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 364 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dale County, AL was $113,800 in 2020, which is 0.495 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $112,000 to $113,800, a 1.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Dale County, AL is 58.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dale County, AL have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dale County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dale County, AL is $45,644. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dale County, AL was Census Tract 204 with a value of $67,469, followed by Census Tract 200 and Census Tract 211.01, with respective values of $61,769 and $60,056.

In 2021, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dale County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.29%.

Housing

Property

$113,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,288

$11,380

Median Property Taxes

±$641

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dale County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dale County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.6%

Homeownership

2020

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.6% of the housing units in Dale County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dale County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 204
Census Tract 200
Census Tract 211.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dale County, AL was Census Tract 204 with a value of $67,469, followed by Census Tract 200 and Census Tract 211.01, with respective values of $61,769 and $60,056.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dale County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,644

Median Household Income

± $3,070

19.4k

Number of Households

± 938

In 2020, the median household income of the 19.4k households in Dale County, AL declined from $45,644 from the previous year's value of $47,214.

The following chart displays the households in Dale County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dale County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (8.38%)
Worked At Home (4.26%)

In 2020, 83.3% of workers in Dale County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.38%) and those who worked at home (4.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dale County, AL have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% of the workforce in Dale County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dale County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dale County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dale County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dale County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.29%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dale County, AL (8.77k out of 47.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dale County, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 27.8% of the children was living in poverty in Dale County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 437 in Dale County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 18.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.2% of the population of Dale County, AL has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 19.6% on non-group plans, and 9.73% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Dale County, AL see 4896 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year (5470 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2732 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1046 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,896 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dale County, AL

Primary care physicians in Dale County, AL see an average of 4,896 patients per year. This represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year (5,470 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dale County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

19.6%

Non-Group

9.73%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dale County, AL declined by 6.84% from 11.6% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dale County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73 in Dale County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dale County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.8% in Dale County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dale County, AL.

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