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Limestone County

Alabama · 103,570 residents · 563.404 sq mi
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Limestone County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,270. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103,570
+58%since 2000
from 65,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K66K83K100K117K1990201020202024Limestone County
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,270
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,695
+61%since 2000
from $17,782 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(75,692)
Black12.7%(13,177)
Hispanic / Latino7%(7,248)
Asian1.8%(1,857)
Other3.3%(3,381)
Diversity Score52.4%(54,222)
Segregation Score29.2%(30,243)
Diversity Score
52
+48%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone County, Alabama?

Limestone County, Alabama has about 103,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Limestone County, Alabama earns about $64,270 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 $167,800, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone County, Alabama?

About 24.9% 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 12.7% of people in Limestone County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Limestone County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Limestone County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,435 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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