Economy & Jobs — Gardendale, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $82,192 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$92,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,618 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,697 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.6% |
| Professional | 12.1% |
| Transportation | 9.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 707 |
| Law Offices | 568 |
| Physician Offices | 497 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 413 |
| Gas Stations | 364 |
| Insurance Agencies | 346 |
| Real Estate Offices | 272 |
| Commercial Banks | 260 |
| Dental Offices | 257 |
| Child Day Care | 161 |
| Beauty Salons | 152 |
| Auto Repair | 149 |
| Accounting Firms | 140 |
| General Merchandise | 128 |
| Hotels Motels | 127 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
