Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
49455
Sex Ratio
97.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.05 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Dale County, AL, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.05%, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth rate of 0.54%. The county's median age is 37.7, slightly younger than the state average of 39.3. Dale County has a higher age dependency ratio (68.4) compared to the state (65), indicating a greater proportion of dependents. Notably, 23.1% of the population is under 18, which is above the state average of 22.1%, suggesting a relatively youthful demographic compared to other counties like Baldwin and Madison, which are experiencing more robust growth.
Dependency Rate
68.4 %
Median Age
37.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.5 %
Active Aging Index
90.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
19400
Married-couple Household
8522
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.06 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.36 %
Average Household Size
2.5 p
Average Family Size
3.17 p
Household with Children (%)
28.1 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
32.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
27.9 %
Now Married
49.6 %
Widowed
7.9 %
Divorced
14.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.