Dale County
Dale County, Alabama
Ozark, AL 36360
Phone: (334) 774-6025
Fax: (334) 774-1841
In southeastern AL, northwest of Dothan; organized Dec 22, 1824 from Covington and Henry counties. Name Origin: For Samuel Dale (1772-1841), officer and scout in the Indian wars, and legislator in AL and MS
Area (sq mi):: 562.67 (land 561.07; water 1.60) Population per square mile: 86.90
Population 2005: 48,748 State rank: 26 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 -1.00% Population 2000: 49,129 (White 72.80%; Black or African American 20.40%; Hispanic or Latino 3.30%; Asian 1.10%; Other 4.10%). Foreign born: 3.10%. Median age: 34.30
Income 2000: per capita $16,010; median household $31,998; Population below poverty level: 15.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,266-$22,124
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 20.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.60%
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