Hale County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 21,792 | — | — |
| 1880 | 26,553 | +4,761 | +21.8% |
| 1890 | 27,501 | +948 | +3.6% |
| 1900 | 31,011 | +3,510 | +12.8% |
| 1910 | 27,883 | -3,128 | -10.1% |
| 1920 | 24,289 | -3,594 | -12.9% |
| 1930 | 26,265 | +1,976 | +8.1% |
| 1940 | 25,533 | -732 | -2.8% |
| 1950 | 20,832 | -4,701 | -18.4% |
| 1960 | 19,537 | -1,295 | -6.2% |
| 1970 | 15,888 | -3,649 | -18.7% |
| 1980 | 15,604 | -284 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 15,498 | -106 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 17,185 | +1,687 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 15,760 | -1,425 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 14,785 | -975 | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 15,116 | +331 | +2.2% |
Cities & CDPs in Hale County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moundville | 3,614 | +175.9% |
| 2 | Greensboro | 2,187 | — |
| 3 | Akron | 233 | -61.4% |
| 4 | Newbern | 138 | -55.1% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 21,792 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 26,553 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 27,501 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 31,011 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 27,883 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 24,289 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 26,265 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 25,533 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 20,832 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 19,537 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 15,888 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 15,604 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 15,498 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 17,185 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 17,376 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 17,116 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 16,765 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 16,622 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 16,427 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 16,418 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 16,260 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 16,025 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 15,760 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 15,760 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 15,360 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 15,366 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 15,249 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 15,047 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 15,016 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 14,845 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 14,812 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 14,773 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 14,669 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 14,785 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 14,715 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 14,613 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 14,931 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 15,116 | 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)