Arab: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Arab is $64,333 (about the same as Marshall County median $62,571; about the same as Alabama median $63,999), with homes at a median value of $215,200. The surrounding county supports 31,068 jobs (avg $51,811).
- $69,511 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Alabama $72,247).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $64,333 — above the Alabama median ($59,143). Poverty rate 13.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.4% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $37,040 |
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,574,698 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $69,511 (vs Alabama $72,247) |
| Income Estimate | $69,493 |
| Median Household Income | $64,333 (vs Alabama $59,143) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $64,333 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 29.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 31,068 |
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,609,683,249 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $51,811 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 2,053,090 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| County Agriculture · Total Farms | 39 |
|---|---|
| County Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,837 |
| County Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 47.10 |
| County Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Crop Totals, Cattle, Grain |
| County Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,848 |
| County Business Patterns · Total Employees | 26,516 |
| County Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,299,979 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| County Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| County Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 11 |
| County Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| County Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 61 |
| County Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 38 |
| County Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 6 |
| County Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
| County Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| County Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 41 |
|---|---|
| County Dining Scene · Fast Food | 71 |
| County Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Stop Super Fuelcity |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 20 |
Sources: USDA SNAP API — state+city name match · USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ARAB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| County Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $591,184,323 |
|---|---|
| County Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,728.25 (vs Alabama $8,117) |
| County Federal Spending · Population | 87,866 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 82.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 70.0% |
| Pct Walked | 8.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.9 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 32.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12