Dale County, Alabama
Dale County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Dale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,251 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,959 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ozark. The county was created 201 years ago in 1824.
County Snapshot
Dale County at a glance
Dale County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
OzarkPopulation 14,139
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Dale County
| Population | 48,959 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Plate code | 26 |
| Area | 1457 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.4318,-85.6110 |
| Named for | Samuel Dale |
| Altitude | 404 feet / 123 meters |
| Capital | Ozark |
| Establishment | December 22, 1824 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:24:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Dale County is located at 31°25'55"N 85°36'40"W (31.4318200, -85.6110300). It has 5 neighbors: Coffee County, Geneva County, Henry County, Houston County and Pike County.
Dale County map
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The largest city of Dale County is Ozark with a population of 14,139. Other cities include, Daleville population 5,095, Midland City population 2,377, Level Plains population 1,952 and Newton population 1,451. See all Dale County cities & populated places.
Dale County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dale County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 14,139 | City in Alabama |
| Daleville | 5,095 | City in Alabama |
| Midland City | 2,377 | Town in Alabama |
| Level Plains | 1,952 | Town |
| Newton | 1,451 | Town in Dale County, Alabama, United States |
| Ariton | 736 | Town in Dale County, Alabama, USA |
| Pinckard | 628 | Town |
| Clayhatchee | 580 | Town of the United States |
| Grimes | 556 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Napier Field | 344 | Human settlement in Dale County, Alabama, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dale County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Dale County decreased by 2.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,251 | - | census |
| 2011 | 50,122 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,289 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,771 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,414 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,365 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,362 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,342 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,143 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,172 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 48,959 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Dale County (4)
People born in Dale County, including politician Henry B. Steagall, evangelist, religious broadcaster and the founder and first president of Bob Jones University Bob Jones, United States general Henry Gene Skeen, .
More notable people
- Steve Clouse (American politician) he was born in 07/02/1956
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |