Hale County's estimated 2025 population is 15,466 with a growth rate of 1.9% 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 -1.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hale County includes 55.77% Black or African American, 38.42% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,225 | 55.77% |
| White | 5,666 | 38.42% |
| Two or more races | 719 | 4.87% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.05% |
Married
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Never Married
Hale County's average per capita income is $40,457. Household income levels show a median of $41,325. The poverty rate stands at 23.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,029 | - |
| Families | $71,159 | $81,023 |
| Households | $41,325 | $61,740 |
| Non Families | $22,548 | $36,505 |
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