Economy & Jobs — Altoona, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,056 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,245 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 605 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 32.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
