Argo: Economy & Jobs
Argo's typical household earns $105,128 (1.4× higher than St. Clair County median $77,463; 1.6× higher than Alabama median $63,999), with homes at a median value of $248,100. The surrounding county supports 367,081 jobs (avg $71,562).
- $92,287 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Alabama $72,247).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $105,128 — above the Alabama median ($59,143). Poverty rate 1.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $291,230 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $26,876,662 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $92,287 (vs Alabama $72,247) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $122,860 |
| Median Household Income | $105,128 (vs Alabama $59,143) |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
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 | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $105,128 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 18% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 17.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 367,081 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $26,269,202,429 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $71,562 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,053,090 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% (vs Alabama 2.7%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · 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.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 9 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 59 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 6.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Crop Totals, Cattle, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 16,936 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 332,945 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 21,423,322 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
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.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 116 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 70 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 62 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 364 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 10 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 128 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 81 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 12 |
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.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 413 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 707 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 55 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 115 |
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 (10)
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 (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Jubilee Grocery |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
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 | NORTH JEFFERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $7,606,336,401 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 11,273.31 (vs Alabama $8,117) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 674,721 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 73.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 17.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.1 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 18.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12