Hale County, Alabama
Hale County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Hale County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,760 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,670 inhabitants. Its county seat is Greensboro. The county was created 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Hale County at a glance
Hale County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MoundvillePopulation 2,497
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hale County
| Population | 14,670 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Hale County |
| Plate code | 36 |
| Area | 1700 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7627,-87.6291 |
| Named for | Stephen F. Hale |
| Capital | Greensboro |
| Establishment | January 30, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:18:04 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hale County is located at 32°45'46"N 87°37'45"W (32.7626600, -87.6291200). It has 5 neighbors: Bibb County, Greene County, Marengo County, Perry County and Tuscaloosa County.
Hale County map
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The largest city of Hale County is Moundville with a population of 2,497. Other cities include, Greensboro population 2,265, Akron population 327 and Newbern population 174. See all Hale County cities & populated places.
Hale County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hale County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moundville | 2,497 | Town in Alabama |
| Greensboro | 2,265 | City in Hale County, Alabama, United States |
| Akron | 327 | Town in Hale County, Alabama, United States |
| Newbern | 174 | Town |
Official website of Hale County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Hale County decreased by 7.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,760 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,361 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,364 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,246 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,046 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,015 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,828 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,801 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,749 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,651 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,670 | 0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Hale County (2)
People born in Hale County, including businessman Weston Fulton, of Greensboro, Alabama Henry Lamar Crawford, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Hale County, Texas county in Alabama, United States with a population of 32,754 people.
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. |