2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,749
Hale County is a small county in Alabama with a population of 14,749. The median household income is $41,325, 36% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.9%, median home value is $126,300, and 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 30% below the national average.
Population
14,749
2023 estimate
Rank #2172 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,325
Household
Rank #3028 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2402 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2461 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% below Alabama avg·36% below national avg
Poverty Rate
30% below Alabama avg·59% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below Alabama avg·13% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,024
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% below Alabama avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Alabama avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above Alabama avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below Alabama avg·13% below national avg
Housing Units
7,514
Households
5,541
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,165
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
35 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below Alabama avg·30% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Alabama avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
20.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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