Economy & Jobs — Athens, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,922 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,921 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,202 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 21.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.0% |
| Retail | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 62 |
| Fast Food | 56 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 41 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 28 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Beauty Salons | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Optometrists | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
