St. Clair County Authority
St. Clair County has 94,166 residents and a median household income of $77,463.
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St. Clair County, Alabama
St. Clair County is a county in Alabama with a population of 91,103. It includes 10 incorporated places: Ashville, Margaret, Moody, Odenville, Pell City, Ragland, and 4 more.
Population & Demographics
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a population of 91,103 for St. Clair County. The median age is 41.0 years. Median household income is $73,218. The poverty rate is 10.9%. The county contains 10 incorporated towns — Ashville, Margaret, Moody, Odenville, Pell City, Ragland, Riverside, Springville, Steele, and Vincent.
Economy & Jobs
U.S. Census County Business Patterns counts 1,479 business establishments employing 17,405 people, with an annual payroll of $757,908K. The largest employment sectors are manufacturing (3,457 jobs), retail (3,342 jobs), food accommodation (2,093 jobs), healthcare (1,953 jobs), and construction (1,525 jobs). Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
Housing & Cost of Living
Median home value: $202,000 (Census ACS 5-Year). Median gross rent: $1,044 per month. HUD Fair Market Rent FY2025: studio $998, 1-bedroom $1,144, 2-bedroom $1,267, 3-bedroom $1,583, 4-bedroom $1,791.
Health & Safety
Public safety infrastructure: 11 hospitals, 30 EMS stations, 30 fire stations, and 30 police stations. FEMA has issued 15 federal disaster declarations affecting St. Clair County.
Government & Civic
St. Clair County's court system is anchored by Saint Clair County Courthouse - Pell City.
History & Notable Places
St. Clair County has 15 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Named sites include: Ash, John, House, Ashville Historic District, Avandale Mill Historic District, Bothwell, Dr. James J., House, Fort Strother Site, Green, Jacob, House, Inzer House, Looney House, Newton, Rev. Thomas, House, and Old Pell City Historic District, among others.
Infrastructure & Community Resources
Public facilities and services include 61 schools, 10 libraries, 42 churches, 19 bank branches, and 70 SNAP retailers.
Agriculture
USDA NASS reports 10 farms and average farm size 120.0 acres in St. Clair County.
Data Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Decennial Census, County Business Patterns
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — QCEW, LAUS (unemployment)
- HUD — Fair Market Rent
- FEMA OpenFEMA — disaster declarations
- National Register of Historic Places
- USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture
- CDC WONDER, EPA, FCC Broadband Data Collection — where cited
Federal Disaster Declarations (17)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA v2 DisasterDeclarationsSummaries
Codes & laws coverage
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Laws & Codes
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- Ala. Admin. Code (INS) Insurance Chapter 482-1-061 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (HRES) Human Resources Chapter 660-5-35 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (HRES) Human Resources Chapter 660-2-16 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (HP) Health Planning Chapter 410-2-5 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (YS) Youth Services Chapter 950-2-3 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (YS) Youth Services Chapter 950-1-10 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code r. 920-X-1 Veterans Affairs Chapter 920-X-1 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code r. 910-X-5 Underground Damage Prevention Authority Chapter 910-X-5 · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (SOS) Secretary of State Division 8206/Appendix · source
- Ala. Admin. Code (SOS) Secretary of State Chapter 82052 · source
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