Economy & Jobs — Section, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,887 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| In Labor Force | 376 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Manufacturing | 32.1% |
| Retail | 14.1% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Home Health | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Optometrists | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.