Dale County, Alabama: commercial real estate data.
Dale County, Alabama had an estimated 50,067 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.5 percent since the 2020 census base of 49,320, across 561 square miles. County output reached $3.92 bn in 2024, 716 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 17 7(a) approvals worth $7.4 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Dale County
How many people live in Dale County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,599
- Households19,727
- Average household size2.51
- Median household income$54,963
- Median age37.7
- Median gross rent$889 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$143,500
- Home value to household income2.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income19.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher20.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over33,641
- Population under 1811,571
- Share under 1823.3 percent
- Population 65 and over8,969
- Share 65 and over18.1 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6429,059
- Civilian labor force19,163
- Unemployment rate6.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over50.4 percent
- Rank by population among Alabama counties28th of 67
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1021st of 3,222
Dale County is the 28th largest of 67 Alabama counties by population. A median home costs 2.6 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.3 percent against 18.1 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Dale County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202450,067
- Census 2020 base population49,320
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.51 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024215
- Births, 2024687
- Deaths, 2024580
- Natural change, 2024107
- Net domestic migration, 202438
- Net international migration, 202467
- Total net migration, 2024105
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024459
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1330th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.51 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Dale County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving2,251
- People arriving, from those returns4,897
- Tax returns filed by households leaving2,226
- Net household movement25
- Adjusted gross income arriving$114.6 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-5.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$50,909
- Average income of a leaving household$54,036
- Largest single originHouston County (387 households)
- Largest single destinationHouston County (387 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 387 | 823 | $17.4 m |
| Coffee County | 280 | 577 | $11.9 m |
| Henry County | 53 | 111 | $2.1 m |
| Barbour County | 52 | 101 | $1.5 m |
| Foreign - APO/FPO ZIPs | 47 | 105 | $2.2 m |
| Montgomery County | 40 | 107 | $2.3 m |
| Geneva County | 38 | 77 | $2.0 m |
| Honolulu County | 33 | 98 | $1.9 m |
Households arriving report $3,127 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Houston County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Dale County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.92 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.70 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20245.8 percent
- GDP change over five years32.5 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Alabama areas BEA publishes18th of 67
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes822nd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$78,941
Output grew 5.8 percent in the latest year and 32.5 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Dale County
- Covered employment, annual average18,260
- Establishments reporting1,130
- Average annual pay$64,321
- Average weekly wage$1,237
- Manufacturing, employment3,996
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$88,588
- Retail trade, employment1,330
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,968
- Health care and social assistance, employment1,192
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$40,074
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,181
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$20,280
- Transportation and warehousing, employment1,130
- Educational services, employment781
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3,996 | 42 | $88,588 |
| Retail trade | 1,330 | 142 | $31,968 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,192 | 216 | $40,074 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,181 | 87 | $20,280 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,130 | 48 | $78,906 |
| Educational services | 781 | 20 | $114,075 |
| Construction | 708 | 80 | $62,098 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 708 | 67 | $59,400 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,996 jobs, 21.9 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Dale County?
- Establishments, all industries716
- Employment at those establishments8,328
- Annual payroll$377.3 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents14.4
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Dale County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202439
- Declared construction value permitted$5.3 m
- Single family units authorized39
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$136,609
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.0
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Dale County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded17
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$7.4 m
- Average 7(a) approval$433,900
- Median 7(a) approval$125,000
- Largest single approval$2,557,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)87
- Jobs per approval5.1
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active10
- Distinct industries receiving approvals13
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer5.9 percent
- Loans on real estate terms1
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter12
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countLandscaping Services (3)
- 504 approvals recorded6
- 504 gross approval dollars$7.1 m
- Average 504 approval$1,177,333
- Median 504 approval$1,078,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval7.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved5.9
- Most active CDCSouthern Development Council (4)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$14.4 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Dale County
Do SBA loans in Dale County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded0
- Paid in full0
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure13
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 0 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Dale County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending5
- Ozark, approvals9
- Midland City, approvals4
- Daleville, approvals2
- Enterprise, approvals1
- Skipperville, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 9 | $3,837,000 |
| Midland City | 4 | $194,200 |
| Daleville | 2 | $726,400 |
| Enterprise | 1 | $2,557,000 |
| Skipperville | 1 | $61,700 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Dale County
How large is Dale County?
- Land area561 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Alabama counties63rd of 67
- Width, east to west22.1 mi
- Height, north to south29.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land88
- Establishments per square mile1.28
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Dale County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Dale County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 010060
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book14
- Of those, participating in the NFIP11
- NFIP participation rate78.6 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Dale County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Dale County (community 010060), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Dale County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 78.6 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,599
- Households19,727
- Average household size2.51
- Median household income$54,963
- Median age37.7
Common questions
Dale County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Dale County, Alabama?
The Census Bureau estimates 50,067 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 49,599, in 19,727 households, ranking 28th of 67 Alabama counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Dale County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.51 percent since the 2020 census base of 49,320, to 50,067 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 687 births against 580 deaths, with net migration of 105. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Dale County?
$54,963. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,500, which is 2.6 times income, and median gross rent is $889 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Dale County?
716 establishments, employing 8,328 people with an annual payroll of $377.3 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Dale County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 3,996 jobs, 21.9 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 18,260 jobs at an average annual pay of $64,321, or $1,237 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Dale County?
17 7(a) approvals totaling $7.4 m since FY2020, across 10 lenders, with a median approval of $125,000, plus 6 504 approvals worth $7.1 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Dale County?
39 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $5.3 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Dale County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Dale County come from?
The largest single origin is Houston County, with 387 households. Arriving households report an average income of $50,909 against $54,036 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Dale County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Dale County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Dale County
Cities and places in Dale.
12 Census places lie wholly or partly in Dale County. All 12 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan | city | 71,514 | None recorded | 8.6 percent here, 91.2 percent Houston County |
| Ozark | city | 14,327 | 9 | Wholly in this county |
| Daleville | city | 4,919 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Fort Rucker | CDP | 4,705 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Level Plains | town | 1,667 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Midland City | city | 1,603 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Newton | town | 1,329 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Pinckard | town | 672 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ariton | town | 614 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Grimes | town | 582 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Napier Field | town | 422 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Clayhatchee | town | 414 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 2 of the county's 17 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Dale County, the largest being Enterprise (1), Skipperville (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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