Dale County GIS Maps
Dale County, Alabama, has 49,326 residents and covers 561.1 square miles. The population declined 1.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Dale County is 01045.
Ozark is the county's largest population center. Dale County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Dale County Trends
- Population
- 49,326▾
- Median Home Value
- $129,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 21,269▴
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Dale County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dale County Population
Dale County had 49,326 residents in 2020. That was 1.8% lower than in 2010. Dale County added 197 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 88 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ozark, Daleville and Midland City.
Population Trend in Dale County AL
Dale County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dale County Zip Codes
Dale County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ozark (36360), Daleville (36322) and Midland City (36350). Ozark is the largest zip by population, with about 19,654 residents or 40% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 71% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dale County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36360 | Ozark | 19,654 | ▾ -2.5% |
| 36322 | Daleville | 8,137 | ▾ -10.3% |
| 36350 | Midland City | 7,475 | ▴ 14.3% |
| 36362 | Fort Novosel | 4,468 | ▾ -3.6% |
| 36311 | Ariton | 2,796 | ▴ 0.9% |
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Dale County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dale County Demographics
Dale County has a median age of 38, which makes the county a little younger than Alabama overall. About 23.3% of residents are under 18, while 18% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 19.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Dale County AL
Median Age
38
Under 18
23.3%
Age 65+
18%
Bachelor's+
19.3%
Dale County School Districts
Dale County is served by 6 public school districts with 21,269 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Dothan City, Enterprise City and Dale County. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dale County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan City School District | 8,220 | 38.6% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Enterprise City School District | 6,612 | 31.1% | ▴ 0.4% |
| Dale County School District | 3,376 | 15.9% | ▴ 1.9% |
| Ozark City School District | 1,905 | 9% | ▾ -6.1% |
| Daleville City School District | 1,156 | 5.4% | ▾ -5.3% |
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Dale County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dale County Housing & Real Estate
Dale County has a median home value of $129,100 and a median gross rent of $863. About 61% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $234,900 and homes spent about 53 days on the market.
Dale County Housing Mix
Dale County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dale County Housing Trends
Dale County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dale County, AL
Dale County has 1,677 business listings across 397 categories. The largest categories in Dale County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (92, 5.5%), Baptist Church (44, 2.6%), and Gas Stations (35, 2.1%). The full Dale County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dale County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dale County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 92 | 5.5% |
| Baptist Church | 44 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 35 | 2.1% |
| Auto Repair | 30 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 30 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 25 | 1.5% |
| Truck Rentals | 23 | 1.4% |
| Fast Food | 22 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 22 | 1.3% |
| Discount Store | 21 | 1.3% |
Dale County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| New Vision | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Ozark |
| Midtown Apartments | Accommodation | Midland City |
| Lowerys Accounting Service | Accountant | Ozark |
| East Beach | Active Life | |
| Cummings Sign Company | Advertising Agency | Dothan |
| Georgia Poultry Equipment Co. | Agricultural Service | Ozark |
| Rusty's Feed | Agriculture | Ariton |
| Dothan Regional Airport | Airport | Dothan |
| Flightline Of Dothan | Airport Terminal | Dothan |
| City of Ozark EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Ozark |
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Dale County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dale County Basemaps
Dale County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dale County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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