St. Stephens: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Stephens is $63,068 (about the same as Washington County median $61,042; about the same as Alabama median $65,503), with homes at a median value of $130,700. The surrounding county supports 5,197 jobs (avg $86,857).
- $60,279 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $63,068 — near the Alabama median ($65,503). Poverty rate 4.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $6,410 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $386,390 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $60,279 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $68,944 |
| Median Household Income | $63,068 (vs Alabama $65,503) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
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 | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $63,068 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | carpooled |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 5,197 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $451,361,945 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $86,857 |
| 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 |
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.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 371 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 69,161 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 186.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Crop Totals, Cattle, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 220 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 5,020 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 464,667 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 7 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 9 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Physician Offices | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Child Day Care | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
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 | 4 |
|---|
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 (2)
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 | Ramey's 26 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 4.8 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 | SPRINGVILLE AREA 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 | $116,433,709 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,566.53 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 15,388 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 9.4% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 60.7 years (vs Alabama 39.4y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 60.2% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12