Hale County, AL is a small county located in the southeastern section of the state. With a population of 14,819 and an area just over 650 square miles, Hale County has a population density of 22.78 people per square mile, which is substantially lower than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. The local economy is based heavily on agriculture and forestry, with business such as Willis Farm Supply supplying locals with their agricultural needs. Additionally, there are several outdoor activities available to locals year round such as fishing at Lake Lurleen State Park or camping at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. There are also numerous organizations and events for residents to participate in including the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce, the Black Belt Community Foundation, and the Ramer Bee Festival. For local sporting events residents can attend games for University of Alabama Tuscaloosa or Monroe Academy athletics teams
The population in Hale County is 14,819. There are 23 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hale County is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hale County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hale County
- 41.6% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 20.8% are married with children
- 26.1% have children, but are single
Race in Hale County
- 39.5% are White
- 58.7% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander