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Ariton, AL
Town in Dale County, Alabama.
Population
614
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
121
ZIP codes
0
Ariton and its ZIP codes
Ariton at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $50,000 a year, 22% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,600 and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Ariton, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ariton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,000
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (44), Irish Americans (41), German Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dale County. PPP loans are for Ariton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,154
18,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $25,706 per person
How people get to work
Ariton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ariton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
640
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
67
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ariton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ariton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClioCity | 9.7 mi | 10.1 |
| BrundidgeCity | 9.8 mi | 9.7 |
| OzarkCity | 12 mi | 34.1 |
| Blue SpringsTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| LouisvilleTown | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| BanksTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| Fort RuckerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.9 |
| NewtonTown | 19 mi | 14.2 |
| New BrocktonTown | 19 mi | 8 |
| Level PlainsTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| TroyCity | 20 mi | 28.3 |
| EnterpriseCity | 20 mi | 31.4 |
| PinckardTown | 22 mi | 5.3 |
| DalevilleCity | 22 mi | 14.1 |
| Midland CityCity | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| ClayhatcheeTown | 24 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ariton, AL in?
- Ariton is in Dale County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Ariton, AL?
- About 614 people live in Ariton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ariton?
- Nearby places include Clio (9.7 mi), Brundidge (9.8 mi), Ozark (12 mi), Blue Springs (13 mi), Louisville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023