Economy & Jobs — Penton, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,186 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,032 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 21.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 52 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 55.6% |
| Retail | 44.4% |
| Agriculture | 0.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
