County · Alabama
Hale County, Alabama
Hale County, Alabama. Hale County had 15,194 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 01065.
Hale County is one of the 4 counties of the Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,194
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,785 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,829
Median household income
$39,250
±$6,985 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$127,600
±$20,454 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$715
±$105 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Hale County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,785 residents in Hale County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,194 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,829 over 644 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hale County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,829 | 5,086,768 | +20 |
| Households | 5,642±292 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.13 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,594±23 | 2,337,265 | −198 |
Hale County's population since 2000
From 17,185 in 2000 to 15,194 in 2025: down 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hale County?
Hale County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Greensboro with 2,195 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Greensboro | 2,218 | $27,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Moundville | 3,024 | $73,036 |
| AkronGEOID 0100676 | 225 | $34,107 |
| NewbernGEOID 0153784 | 133 | $35,521 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hale County?
The median resident of Hale County is 40.6 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 54.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.1%.
| Measure | Hale County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±1.3 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±0.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.1%±1.1 pts | 63.4% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 54.6%±2.2 pts | 25.6% | −4.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 24.4%±3.8 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8%±3.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6%±3.3 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hale County earn?
Half of Hale County's 5,642 households earn less than $39,250 a year (±$6,985), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $41,900 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hale County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,250±$6,985 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,886±$5,917 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,491±$2,126 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6%±4.6 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.9%±9.8 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.8%±4.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.4%±3.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hale County?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Hale County's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,600 by its owner (±$20,454). The median renter pays $715 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hale County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,600±$20,454 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $715±$105 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7%±16.6 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,158±$68 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4%±4.1 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,594±23 | 2,337,265 | −198 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±3.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.6%±3.8 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 37.5%±3.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hale County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across Hale County in 2025 (8 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hale County get to work?
85.5% of Hale County's workers drive alone and 2.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Hale County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.6%±3.4 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±2.8 pts | 4.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.5%±4.3 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±4.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min±2.5 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hale County's census tracts?
Hale County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,279 (Tract 403) to $75,417 (Tract 400).
| Tract 40001065040000 | 4,950±593 | $75,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40101065040100 | 1,331±258 | $56,797 |
| Tract 40201065040200 | 1,290±283 | not published |
| Tract 40301065040300 | 1,803±461 | $22,279 |
| Tract 404.0101065040401 | 2,385±469 | $32,266 |
| Tract 404.0201065040402 | 1,578±420 | $25,709 |
| Tract 40501065040500 | 1,492±320 | $46,402 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hale County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 67 |
| Median household income | 61st of 67 |
| Median home value | 45th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 49th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 67 |
| Median age | 43rd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hale County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.