Hale County's estimated 2026 population is 15,242 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hale County is the 54th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 15,745 and has seen a growth of -3.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 11,245 adults, (2,965 of whom are seniors) in Hale County.
Female: 7,717 (52%)
Male: 7,112 (48%)
The racial composition of Hale County includes 54.66% Black or African American, 38.07% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,105 | 54.66% |
| White | 5,645 | 38.07% |
| Two or more races | 922 | 6.22% |
| Other race | 82 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
Hale County's average per capita income is $40,686. Household income levels show a median of $39,250. The poverty rate stands at 24.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,022 | - |
| Families | $65,653 | $79,158 |
| Households | $39,250 | $60,886 |
| Non Families | $21,331 | $36,953 |
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