In Jefferson County, Alabama, Argo anchors a community of 4,479. Median household income reaches $105,128, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Alabama.
Definition and scope
Located in Jefferson County, Alabama, Argo operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Argo has approximately 4,479 residents. The median age is 33.1 years. Roughly 92% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $248,100.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
White (non-Hispanic): 86.2%
Black or African American: 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Argo is $105,128. Poverty rate stands at 1.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.1%. Educational attainment: 31.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Argo:
Public schools: 20
Public libraries: 1
Fire stations: 3
Police stations: 3
Hospitals: 10
Getting around
Bessemer Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Jefferson County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Birmingham, Alabama.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 545 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.
September 2024 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3618-AL
Severe Storms And Flooding
October 2021 · Major disaster declaration · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4632-AL
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes
March 2021 · Major disaster declaration · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4596-AL
Hurricane Sally
September 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3545-AL
COVID-19 Pandemic Federal Disaster
January 2020 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4503-AL
COVID-19 Emergency
January 2020 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance only (institutional reimbursement) · EM-3472-AL
Hurricane Nate
October 2017 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3394-AL
Hurricane Irma
September 2017 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3389-AL
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
April 2014 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4176-AL
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
January 2012 · Major disaster declaration · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-4052-AL
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
April 2011 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1971-AL
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds
April 2011 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3319-AL
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds
April 2009 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1836-AL
Hurricane Gustav
August 2008 · Emergency declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · EM-3292-AL
Severe Storms And Tornadoes
March 2007 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1687-AL
Hurricane Katrina (hosted evacuees, no local impact)
August 2005 · Emergency declaration · hosted federal evacuees (no local impact) · EM-3237-AL
Hurricane Katrina
August 2005 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1605-AL
Hurricane Dennis
July 2005 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1593-AL
Hurricane Ivan
September 2004 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1549-AL
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
May 2003 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1466-AL
Severe Storms And Tornadoes
November 2002 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1442-AL
Severe Storms And Tornadoes
November 2001 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1399-AL
Severe Storms And Flooding
February 2001 · Major disaster declaration · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · Hazard Mitigation grants available · DR-1362-AL
Severe Storms And Tornadoes
December 2000 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1352-AL
Al - County Line Fire - 09/17/2000
September 2000 · Public Assistance to local agencies (no Individual Assistance) · incident type: fire · FM-2339-AL
Severe Storms And Flooding
March 2000 · Major disaster declaration · Individual Assistance to residents · DR-1322-AL
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2020-10005Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments · source
2020-06443Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request · source
2019-28374List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International MAGNASTOR® System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment No. 8 · source
2020-04303Surrender of License of Small Business Investment Company · source
2020-03627Registration Requirements for Narcotic Treatment Programs With Mobile Components · source
2020-05289Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request · source
2020-09174Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Northeast Supply Enhanc · source
2020-07744Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Associated Environmental Impact Statement for the Browns Canyon National · source
2020-06521New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting; Cancellation · source
