Economy & Jobs — Shorter, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,595 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 86 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.8% |
| Public Admin | 15.1% |
| Professional | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
