Economy & Jobs — Cottondale, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,877 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,887 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,350 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 37.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 32.8% |
| Retail | 7.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 196 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 125 |
| Physician Offices | 114 |
| Gas Stations | 98 |
| Law Offices | 97 |
| Real Estate Offices | 68 |
| Insurance Agencies | 57 |
| Commercial Banks | 56 |
| Dental Offices | 52 |
| General Merchandise | 46 |
| Hotels Motels | 46 |
| Beauty Salons | 45 |
| Auto Repair | 34 |
| Accounting Firms | 34 |
| Grocery Stores | 33 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
