Dale is a town located in Spencer County Indiana. Dale has a 2024 population of 1,515. Dale is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,542 in 2020.
The average household income in Dale is $65,757 with a poverty rate of 4%. The median age in Dale is 34.5 years: 34.6 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,354 | 86.3% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 80 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 515 | 2.91 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 337 | 3.54 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.03 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Female | 21 | 5.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 2.93 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 9.17% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 7.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.04% |
| High School Graduate | 488 | 49.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 9.07% |
| Some College | 138 | 14.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 723 | 646 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 128 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 58 | 0 |
| Other Race | 55 | 17 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,625 | $68,047 | $41,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,806 | $0 | $37,083 |
| High School Graduate | $45,658 | $53,654 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $36,786 | $35,446 |
| Overall | $45,952 | $52,292 | $37,400 |
| Some College | $50,333 | $54,583 | $44,375 |
$45,952
Average Earnings
$52,292
Average Male
$37,400
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.55% of Dale residents speak only English, while 22.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,050 | 60 | 5.71% |
4%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.98%
Male Poverty Rate
4.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dale is White, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dale is White, with 5.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.68% |
| Some College | 2.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 1.89% |
| Female Employed | 0.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,670 | $76,928 |
| Households | $58,508 | $65,757 |
| Married Families | $70,759 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,211 | $33,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.4%
Male Marriage Rate
65.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.88%
Born in Dale
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
8.86%
Non Citizen
3.7%
Naturalized
87.44% of Dale residents were born in the United States, with 64.88% having been born in Indiana. 8.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,481 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 1,488 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 1,495 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,501 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 1,508 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 1,515 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 1,522 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,522 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 1,531 | -11 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 1,542 | 51 | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 1,491 | -12 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,503 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,509 | -11 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 1,520 | -19 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 1,539 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 1,552 | -9 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 1,561 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,568 | -18 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 1,586 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 1,589 | 0 | 0% |