Dale, IN Demographics

A map of Dale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,115	1,133	72.3%	73.4%
Hispanic	374	360	24.3%	23.3%
Multiracial	53	35	3.4%	2.3%
Black	0	14	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Dale, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,542, a less than 1% change from the 1,544 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 24.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dale, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dale is ranked the 276th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dale was ranked the 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dale's White Population

1,115 residents of Dale, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dale is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Dale ranks 647th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dale's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Dale's population has decreased from 73.4% to 72.3%.

Dale is more White than neighboring Huntingburg (63% White). Dale is less White than neighboring Santa Claus (94.9% White), Gentryville (99.3% White), Holland (80.1% White), and Ferdinand (93% White).

Dale's Black Population

0 residents of Dale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dale is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Dale ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dale's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Dale is less Black than neighboring Santa Claus (0.5% Black), Holland (0.2% Black), Huntingburg (0.5% Black), and Ferdinand (1.7% Black).

Dale's Asian Population

0 residents of Dale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dale is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Dale ranks 487th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dale is less Asian than neighboring Huntingburg (1.5% Asian), and Ferdinand (0.2% Asian).

Dale's Hispanic Population

374 residents of Dale, or 24.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dale is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Dale ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Dale's population has increased from 23.3% to 24.3%.

Dale is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Claus (1.6% Hispanic), Gentryville (0.7% Hispanic), Holland (18.3% Hispanic), and Ferdinand (2.8% Hispanic). Dale is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntingburg (32.6% Hispanic).

Dale's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dale is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dale ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Claus (1.1% Native American/Other), Holland (0.2% Native American/Other), and Huntingburg (0.1% Native American/Other).

Dale's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Dale, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dale is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Dale ranks 559th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Dale's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.4%.

Dale is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Claus (1.9% Multiracial), Gentryville (0% Multiracial), Holland (1.3% Multiracial), Huntingburg (2.3% Multiracial), and Ferdinand (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.