Hale County's 2026 population is estimated at 15,486, reflecting a 1.21% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hale County is the 54th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 15,745 and has grown -1.64% since 2010.
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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