COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Limestone County

Alabama · 54,135 residents · 563.404 sq mi

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Limestone County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 11,541 residents. Median home value is $56,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 8%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

54,135

−18%vs 2000

vs 65,676 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

96 / sq mi

−18%vs 2000

vs 117 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.8

−8%vs 2000

vs 35.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024111K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,875

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,405 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,696

−34%vs 2000

vs $17,782 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.0%

+1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$56,400

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $80,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$305

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $392 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

76.2%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.3% in 2000

23.8% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−3%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic82.4%(54,142)

Black13.3%(8,703)

Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,740)

Asian0.3%(228)

Other0%

Diversity Score35.4%(23,267)

1990

White, non-Hispanic86.3%(46,721)

Black13%(7,047)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(182)

Asian0.3%(189)

Other0.3%(178)

Diversity Score30.4%(16,462)

Diversity Score

−14%vs 2000

vs 35 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.8%

−3.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

63.1%

−11.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.9%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.1 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 17.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone County, Alabama?

Limestone County, Alabama has about 54,135 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Limestone County, Alabama?

The typical household in Limestone County, Alabama earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Limestone County, Alabama expensive?

In Limestone County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone County, Alabama?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Limestone County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Limestone County, Alabama?

About 14.0% of people in Limestone County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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