The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Dale county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 80.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 50.5℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 69% and the area covered by water is 0.28%. The overall influence score for Dale is 2.
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Dale County is located in southeast Alabama and is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Dale County has a population of 50,902 people. The median age is 37.1 years, while the median household income is $43,286.
The majority of Dale County residents are White (76.7%), followed by African American (20.2%). Other races include Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian (0.8%). The unemployment rate in Dale County is 4.9%, slightly lower than the national average of 6%.
The majority of Dale County's housing stock consists of single-family dwellings (84%), with most homes being owner-occupied (74%). About one-third of the county's housing units have three or more bedrooms. The median value for a home in Dale County is $111,300, slightly below the national median value of $119,200.
The poverty rate in Dale County is 17%, slightly higher than the national average of 13%. There is also a large population living below the poverty line (22%).
Overall, Dale County offers an affordable cost of living with a variety of housing options and good job opportunities.
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