Limestone County, AL

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2023 Population

107,577

3.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

0.746% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.1%

9.39% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,534

4.23% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$255,100

11.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

49,824

3.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Limestone County, AL had a population of 108k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $83,534. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Limestone County, AL grew from 104,199 to 107,577, a 3.24% increase and its median household income grew from $80,146 to $83,534, a 4.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Limestone County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.38%), Other (Hispanic) (2.54%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.92%).

None of the households in Limestone County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Limestone County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Limestone County, AL are John C Calhoun State Community College (3,268 degrees awarded in 2022) and Athens State University (842 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Limestone County, AL was $255,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Limestone County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Limestone County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Limestone County, AL borders Lauderdale County, AL, Lawrence County, AL, Madison County, AL, Morgan County, AL, Giles County, TN, and Lincoln County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Limestone County, AL is home to a population of 108k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.1% of Limestone County, AL residents were born outside of the country (4.41k people).

In 2023, there were 5.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (79.1k people) in Limestone County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.72k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Limestone County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Limestone County, AL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Limestone County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Limestone County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
79.1k ± 408
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 590
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.72k ± 749

7.24%

Hispanic Population

7.79k people

7.24% of the people in Limestone County, AL are hispanic (7.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Limestone County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

4.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.41k people

3.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.96k people

As of 2023, 4.1% of Limestone County, AL residents (4.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Limestone County, AL was 3.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Limestone County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,642 ± 477
Vietnam
1,799 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
1,317 ± 357

Limestone County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Limestone County, AL employs 49.8k people. The largest industries in Limestone County, AL are Manufacturing (8,920 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,308 people), and Retail Trade (5,176 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($115,394), Information ($96,172), and Public Administration ($88,497).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

49.8k

2023 Value

± 2,065

3.61%

1 Year growth

± 5.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Limestone County, AL grew at a rate of 3.61%, from 48.1k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Limestone County, AL, are Management Occupations (5,375 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,052 people), and Production Occupations (4,676 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Limestone County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.8k

2023 Value

± 2,065

3.61%

1 Year growth

± 5.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Limestone County, AL grew at a rate of 3.61%, from 48.1k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Limestone County, AL, are Manufacturing (8,920 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,308 people), and Retail Trade (5,176 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Limestone County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Limestone County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,867

Median earning men ± $4,667

$41,341

Median earning women ± $1,510

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($105,653), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,230), and Public Administration ($95,038).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($75,948), Wholesale Trade ($63,438), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,100).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

140
Retail Trade
116
Construction
113
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$467k
Manufacturing
$126k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$124k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Limestone County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 70.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.8%), followed by Other (1.87%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.87%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Limestone County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 70.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.8%), followed by Other (1.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Limestone County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Limestone County, AL awarded 4,110 degrees. The student population of Limestone County, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,585 male students and 6,472 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Limestone County, AL are White (2,877 and 70.4%), followed by Black or African American (478 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (230 and 5.62%), and Two or More Races (228 and 5.58%).

The largest universities in Limestone County, AL by number of degrees awarded are John C Calhoun State Community College (3,268 and 79.5%) and Athens State University (842 and 20.5%).

The most popular majors in Limestone County, AL are General Studies (1,660 and 40.4%), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (529 and 12.9%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (321 and 7.81%).

The median tuition cost in Limestone County, AL for a public four year colleges is $7,230 for in-state students and $14,460 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 11,057 students enrolled in Limestone County, AL, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,475 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
130 degrees awarded
General Studies
897 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
145 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Limestone County, AL was Registered Nursing with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Limestone County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

John C Calhoun State Community College
3,268 degrees awarded
Athens State University
842 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John C Calhoun State Community College with 3,268 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1,851 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Limestone County, AL, which is 0.819 times less than the 2,259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,877 degrees mean that there were 6.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 478 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($7,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,310) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Limestone County, AL was $255,100 in 2023, which is 0.841 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $229,400 to $255,100, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Limestone County, AL is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Limestone County, AL have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Limestone County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Limestone County, AL is $83,534. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Limestone County, AL was Census Tract 202.02 with a value of $86,211, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 209, with respective values of $84,071 and $78,397.

In 2023, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Limestone County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.27%.

Housing

Property

$255,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,479

$31,015

Median Property Taxes

±$1,571

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Limestone County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Limestone County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.5% of the housing units in Limestone County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Limestone County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 202.02
Census Tract 203
Census Tract 209

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Limestone County, AL was Census Tract 202.02 with a value of $86,211, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 209, with respective values of $84,071 and $78,397.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Limestone County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,534

Median Household Income

± $2,861

40k

Number of Households

± 1,817

In 2023, the median household income of the 40k households in Limestone County, AL grew to $83,534 from the previous year's value of $80,146.

The following chart displays the households in Limestone County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Limestone County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Worked At Home (9.37%)
Carpooled (5.97%)

In 2023, 82.8% of workers in Limestone County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.37%) and those who carpooled to work (5.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Limestone County, AL have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Limestone County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Limestone County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Limestone County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Limestone County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Limestone County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.27%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Limestone County, AL (10.6k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Limestone County, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Limestone County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.9% of the population of Limestone County, AL has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Limestone County, AL see 2690 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (2748 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3360 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1955 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,690 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Limestone County, AL

Primary care physicians in Limestone County, AL see an average of 2,690 patients per year. This represents a 2.11% decrease from the previous year (2,748 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Limestone County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.14%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Limestone County, AL declined by 0.582% from 8.19% to 8.14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Limestone County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.7 in Limestone County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Limestone County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Limestone County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Limestone County, AL.