RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 121 SHOWN OF 121

Most healthcare & education jobs, Alabama cities · 2020

Alabama cities ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2023 ACS). This list covers the 121 cities in Alabama that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPEDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICESVS 2000

01Boaz, ALAL10,6195.6%–

02Sheffield, ALAL9,4165.4%–

03Fultondale, ALAL9,3075.2%–

04Gardendale, ALAL16,4255.1%–

05Pleasant Grove, ALAL9,3464.9%–

06Columbiana, ALAL5,1064.9%–

07Chelsea, ALAL17,7164.7%–

08Odenville, ALAL6,0233.8%–

09Andalusia, ALAL8,7633.4%–

10Satsuma, ALAL6,8513.4%–

11Moores Mill, ALAL6,3783.3%–

12Helena, ALAL23,3883.2%–

13Brook Highland, ALAL8,1463.0%–

14Headland, ALAL5,6033.0%–

15Loxley, ALAL6,1312.9%–

16Meadowbrook, ALAL9,1172.9%–

17Margaret, ALAL7,1492.7%–

18Demopolis, ALAL6,6412.7%–

19Lincoln, ALAL8,1102.7%–

20Dothan, ALAL72,0602.6%–

21Muscle Shoals, ALAL17,6662.5%–

22Glencoe, ALAL5,4262.4%–

23Hoover, ALAL93,5502.4%–

24Alabaster, ALAL34,7482.3%–

25Northport, ALAL31,6482.3%–

26Trussville, ALAL27,2732.2%–

27Springville, ALAL5,5972.1%–

28Highland Lakes, ALAL5,8662.1%–

29Pelham, ALAL25,6642.1%–

30Calera, ALAL18,9922.0%–

31Leeds, ALAL12,8312.0%–

32Vestavia Hills, ALAL38,3061.9%–

33Russellville, ALAL10,9041.9%–

34Prichard, ALAL18,8251.9%–

35Saraland, ALAL16,6521.8%–

36Wetumpka, ALAL7,5351.8%–

37Spanish Fort, ALAL11,2031.8%–

38Tuskegee, ALAL8,6441.8%–

39Atmore, ALAL8,3601.7%–

40Oxford, ALAL22,1991.7%–

41Foley, ALAL30,3541.7%–

42Jasper, ALAL14,5851.6%–

43Opp, ALAL6,7381.6%–

44Pell City, ALAL14,3201.6%–

45Homewood, ALAL28,1181.6%–

46Oneonta, ALAL7,0221.6%–

47Bessemer, ALAL24,9841.5%–

48Semmes, ALAL6,2591.5%–

49Fort Payne, ALAL15,1891.5%–

50Hartselle, ALAL16,3121.5%–

51Attalla, ALAL5,8071.5%–

52Moody, ALAL13,5591.5%–

53Eufaula, ALAL12,4371.4%–

54Rainbow City, ALAL10,4061.4%–

55Southside, ALAL9,7181.4%–

56Birmingham, ALAL195,8931.4%–

57Holtville, ALAL5,1581.3%–

58Scottsboro, ALAL16,1231.3%–

59Ozark, ALAL14,2691.3%–

60Pinson, ALAL7,8301.3%–

61Clay, ALAL10,1981.2%–

62Hueytown, ALAL16,1591.2%–

63Athens, ALAL34,2091.2%–

64Greenville, ALAL6,9121.2%–

65Fairfield, ALAL9,4831.1%–

66Clanton, ALAL9,2891.1%–

67Decatur, ALAL58,0561.1%–

68Pike Road, ALAL11,8991.1%–

69Lanett, ALAL6,7811.0%–

70Sylacauga, ALAL12,0551.0%–

71Montevallo, ALAL7,8721.0%–

72Irondale, ALAL13,5451.0%–

73Auburn, ALAL85,1131.0%–

74Triana, ALAL5,2441.0%–

75Tuscumbia, ALAL9,3321.0%–

76Arab, ALAL9,0610.9%–

77Madison, ALAL67,9680.9%–

78Gadsden, ALAL33,3670.9%–

79Rainsville, ALAL6,0200.9%–

80Cullman, ALAL20,7990.9%–

81Mountain Brook, ALAL21,6610.8%–

82Enterprise, ALAL31,2110.8%–

83Prattville, ALAL40,5820.8%–

84Troy, ALAL18,0220.8%–

85Tillmans Corner, ALAL17,6770.8%–

86Huntsville, ALAL233,6270.7%–

87Center Point, ALAL15,5380.7%–

88Florence, ALAL42,5810.7%–

89Mobile, ALAL200,8240.7%–

90Guntersville, ALAL9,3940.7%–

91Albertville, ALAL23,7100.6%–

92Anniston, ALAL20,9300.6%–

93Saks, ALAL10,6810.6%–

94Harvest, ALAL5,9550.6%–

95Alexander City, ALAL14,5150.6%–

96Forestdale, ALAL9,7420.6%–

97Smiths Station, ALAL5,5960.5%–

98Selma, ALAL16,0770.5%–

99Fairhope, ALAL26,6250.5%–

100Brewton, ALAL5,1130.4%–

101Montgomery, ALAL195,3000.4%–

102Roanoke, ALAL5,4400.4%–

103Phenix City, ALAL38,3440.4%–

104Orange Beach, ALAL8,7980.4%–

105Jacksonville, ALAL14,4000.3%–

106Chickasaw, ALAL6,1660.3%–

107Daphne, ALAL31,3960.3%–

108Millbrook, ALAL17,6230.2%–

109Hamilton, ALAL6,7690.2%–

110Tuscaloosa, ALAL114,3160.2%–

111Talladega, ALAL14,8400.2%–

112Opelika, ALAL35,7650.2%–

113Gulf Shores, ALAL17,3940.2%–

114Valley, ALAL10,2940.1%–

115Grayson Valley, ALAL6,0770.0%–

116McCalla, ALAL13,2530.0%–

117Meridianville, ALAL11,1500.0%–

118Bay Minette, ALAL8,5550.0%–

119Monroeville, ALAL5,7580.0%–

120Robertsdale, ALAL7,7610.0%–

121Tarrant, ALAL5,6390.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES