Dale County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,031 | — | — |
| 1840 | 7,397 | +5,366 | +264.2% |
| 1850 | 6,382 | -1,015 | -13.7% |
| 1860 | 12,197 | +5,815 | +91.1% |
| 1870 | 11,325 | -872 | -7.1% |
| 1880 | 12,677 | +1,352 | +11.9% |
| 1890 | 17,225 | +4,548 | +35.9% |
| 1900 | 21,189 | +3,964 | +23.0% |
| 1910 | 21,608 | +419 | +2.0% |
| 1920 | 22,711 | +1,103 | +5.1% |
| 1930 | 23,175 | +464 | +2.0% |
| 1940 | 22,685 | -490 | -2.1% |
| 1950 | 20,828 | -1,857 | -8.2% |
| 1960 | 31,066 | +10,238 | +49.2% |
| 1970 | 52,938 | +21,872 | +70.4% |
| 1980 | 47,821 | -5,117 | -9.7% |
| 1990 | 49,633 | +1,812 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 49,129 | -504 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 50,251 | +1,122 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 49,326 | -925 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 50,067 | +741 | +1.5% |
Cities & CDPs in Dale County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozark | 14,368 | — |
| 2 | Daleville | 4,992 | — |
| 3 | Fort Rucker | 4,464 | -68.7% |
| 4 | Midland City | 2,305 | +96.7% |
| 5 | Level Plains | 1,839 | +112.1% |
| 6 | Newton | 1,652 | -11.4% |
| 7 | Ariton | 664 | -21.3% |
| 8 | Pinckard | 594 | -23.0% |
| 9 | Grimes | 587 | +97.0% |
| 10 | Clayhatchee | 483 | -13.8% |
| 11 | Napier Field | 415 | -15.8% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,031 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 7,397 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 6,382 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 12,197 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 11,325 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 12,677 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 17,225 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 21,189 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 21,608 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 22,711 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 23,175 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 22,685 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 20,828 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 31,066 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 52,938 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 47,821 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 49,633 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 49,129 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 49,373 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 49,215 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 49,245 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 49,050 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 49,077 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 49,488 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 49,871 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 49,854 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 50,251 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 50,251 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 50,134 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 50,313 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 49,807 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 49,465 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 49,428 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 49,476 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 49,467 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 49,268 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 49,294 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 49,326 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 49,344 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 49,472 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 49,852 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 50,067 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)