Limestone County, AL

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Limestone County Overview

104,199
TOTAL POPULATION
52,385
MALE POPULATION
51,814
FEMALE POPULATION
101.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.91
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,504
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,707
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,146
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,015
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
50,251
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Limestone County Area Codes

Race in Limestone County

The most populous races in Limestone County are White / Caucasian (80,040 | 76.8%), Black / African American (13,714 | 13.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,588 | 6.3%).
Race in Limestone County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,9171.8%
Black / African American13,71413.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1060.1%
Hispanic or Latino6,5886.3%
Native / Alaskan8800.8%
White / Caucasian80,04076.8%
Two or more Races4,9714.8%
Some other Race2,5712.5%
Total104,199100.0%

Ancestry in Limestone County

The most populous ancestries reported in Limestone County are American (12,837 | 12.3%), English (12,611 | 12.1%), Irish (10,562 | 10.1%), German (8,503 | 8.2%), and Mexican (4,747 | 4.6%), together accounting for 47.3% of all Limestone County residents.
Ancestry in Limestone County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3260.3%
American12,83712.3%
Arab2820.3%
Argentinean310.0%
Austrian1060.1%
Belgian10.0%
Bhutanese1340.1%
Blackfeet360.0%
Brazilian1170.1%
British6080.6%
Bulgarian230.0%
Burmese1630.2%
Canadian590.1%
Central American4910.5%
Cherokee6020.6%
Chickasaw50.0%
Choctaw390.0%
Colombian240.0%
Creek1070.1%
Cuban1490.1%
Czech820.1%
Czechoslovakian20.0%
Danish1990.2%
Dominican2090.2%
Dutch5410.5%
Dutch West Indian110.0%
Eastern European3390.3%
English12,61112.1%
European1,6161.5%
Finnish970.1%
French1,7341.7%
French Canadian2340.2%
German8,5038.2%
Greek2900.3%
Guatemalan2510.2%
Haitian200.0%
Honduran1800.2%
Hungarian130.0%
Indian (Asian)3430.3%
Irish10,56210.1%
Iroquois180.0%
Italian2,1302.0%
Jamaican70.0%
Japanese200.0%
Korean2830.3%
Laotian120.0%
Latvian1590.2%
Lebanese1400.1%
Lithuanian410.0%
Mexican4,7474.6%
Mexican American Indian3550.3%
Moroccan1420.1%
Native Hawaiian3710.4%
Northern European1310.1%
Norwegian5570.5%
Ottawa210.0%
Panamanian470.1%
Pennsylvania German310.0%
Polish6720.6%
Portuguese390.0%
Puerto Rican5190.5%
Romanian1360.1%
Russian1680.2%
Salvadoran130.0%
Samoan730.1%
Scandinavian4580.4%
Scotch-Irish2,0902.0%
Scottish2,4212.3%
Seminole190.0%
Serbian110.0%
Sioux1320.1%
Slovak290.0%
South American550.1%
Spaniard340.0%
Spanish960.1%
Sri Lankan2450.2%
Subsaharan African3260.3%
Swedish2540.2%
Swiss170.0%
Thai1,0061.0%
Ukrainian570.1%
Ute80.0%
Welsh5670.5%
West Indian190.0%
Yugoslavian230.0%
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Immigrants in Limestone County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Limestone County came from Latin America (1,979 | 1.9%), Central America (1,540 | 1.5%), Asia (1,262 | 1.2%), Mexico (1,023 | 1.0%), and India (542 | 0.5%), together accounting for 6.1% of all Limestone County residents.
Immigrants in Limestone County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1640.2%
Argentina310.0%
Asia1,2621.2%
Brazil1640.2%
Bulgaria230.0%
Cambodia200.0%
Canada760.1%
Caribbean1200.1%
Central America1,5401.5%
China2770.3%
Colombia820.1%
Cuba200.0%
Dominican Republic1000.1%
Eastern Asia4420.4%
Eastern Europe310.0%
El Salvador20.0%
England110.0%
Europe4810.5%
France130.0%
Germany2380.2%
Guatemala3800.4%
Honduras600.1%
India5420.5%
Indonesia120.0%
Ireland40.0%
Japan710.1%
Korea940.1%
Latin America1,9791.9%
Mexico1,0231.0%
Morocco1420.1%
Northern Africa1420.1%
Northern Europe1990.2%
Oceania20.0%
Panama470.1%
Philippines760.1%
Poland80.0%
Singapore140.0%
South America3190.3%
South Central Asia5420.5%
South Eastern Asia2630.3%
Sweden120.0%
Turkey150.0%
Vietnam1410.1%
Western Asia150.0%
Western Europe2510.2%
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Sex and Age in Limestone County

Sex and Age in Limestone County

The most populous age groups in Limestone County are 40 to 44 Years (4,164 | 8.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (3,821 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Limestone County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,928 (5.6%)2,766 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years3,222 (6.1%)3,065 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years3,328 (6.4%)3,487 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years3,139 (6.0%)3,344 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years3,132 (6.0%)2,721 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,435 (6.6%)3,115 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,546 (6.8%)3,504 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years3,239 (6.2%)3,821 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years4,164 (8.0%)3,455 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years3,680 (7.0%)3,038 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years4,062 (7.7%)3,633 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,837 (7.3%)3,351 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years3,511 (6.7%)3,653 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,438 (4.6%)3,057 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years2,115 (4.0%)2,049 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,169 (2.2%)1,382 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years948 (1.8%)1,431 (2.8%)
85 Years and over492 (0.9%)942 (1.8%)
Total52,385 (100.0%)51,814 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Limestone County

Median Family Size in Limestone County

The median family size in Limestone County is 3.13 persons per family, with married-couple families (21,758 | 80.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3,772 | 13.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Limestone County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple21,758 (80.3%)3.15
Single Male/Father1,562 (5.8%)3.11
Single Female/Mother3,772 (13.9%)3.04
Total Families27,092 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Limestone County

The median household size in Limestone County is 2.62 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,562 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (11,480 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Limestone County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple21,758 (56.4%)3.17
Single Male/Father1,562 (4.1%)3.63
Single Female/Mother3,772 (9.8%)3.24
Non-family11,480 (29.8%)1.24
Total Households38,572 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Limestone County

Out of a total of 38,572 households in Limestone County, 27,092 (70.2%) are family households, while 11,480 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,102, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,416.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Limestone County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,416 (24.4%)
2-Person Households12,102 (31.4%)1,754 (4.5%)
3-Person Households5,300 (13.7%)217 (0.6%)
4-Person Households6,349 (16.5%)80 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,229 (5.8%)13 (0.0%)
6-Person Households761 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households351 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,092 (70.2%)11,480 (29.8%)

Female Fertility in Limestone County

Fertility by Age in Limestone County

Average fertility rate in Limestone County is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Limestone County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years9 (1.0%)3.0
20 to 34 years698 (76.8%)75.0
35 to 50 years202 (22.2%)18.0
Total909 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Limestone County

87.3% of women with births (909) in Limestone County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 10.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Limestone County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years627 (89.8%)71 (10.2%)
35 to 50 years167 (82.7%)35 (17.3%)
Total794 (87.4%)115 (12.7%)

Fertility by Education in Limestone County

Average fertility rate in Limestone County is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 36.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Limestone County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School93 (10.2%)23.0
High School Diploma121 (13.3%)28.0
College or Associate's Degree303 (33.3%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree332 (36.5%)69.0
Graduate Degree60 (6.6%)26.0
Total909 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Limestone County

12.7% of women with births in Limestone County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 38.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Limestone County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School65 (69.9%)28 (30.1%)
High School Diploma74 (61.2%)47 (38.8%)
College or Associate's Degree278 (91.7%)25 (8.3%)
Bachelor's Degree317 (95.5%)15 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total794 (87.4%)115 (12.7%)

Income in Limestone County

Income Overview in Limestone County

Per Capita Income in Limestone County is $37,504, while median incomes of families and households are $95,707 and $80,146 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income104,199$37,504
Median Family Income27,092$95,707
Mean Family Income27,092$115,404
Median Household Income38,572$80,146
Mean Household Income38,572$99,315
Income Deficit27,092$11,015
Wage / Income Gap (%)104,19936.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)104,19963.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index104,1990.43

Earnings by Sex in Limestone County

Average Earnings in Limestone County are $44,764, $56,066 for men and $35,867 for women, a difference of 36.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Limestone County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male29,631 (56.8%)$56,066
Female22,497 (43.2%)$35,867
Total52,128 (100.0%)$44,764

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Limestone County

The most common earnings brackets in Limestone County are $100,000+ for men (6,677 | 22.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (1,877 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Limestone County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less775 (2.6%)1,819 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999445 (1.5%)764 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499712 (2.4%)1,169 (5.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999488 (1.7%)583 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499940 (3.2%)985 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999370 (1.3%)590 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499504 (1.7%)974 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999424 (1.4%)628 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499487 (1.6%)563 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999580 (2.0%)678 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,582 (5.3%)1,129 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,490 (8.4%)1,053 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,290 (4.3%)1,877 (8.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,049 (3.5%)1,211 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,289 (4.3%)1,091 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,029 (3.5%)1,192 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,416 (8.2%)1,856 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,927 (6.5%)1,282 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,157 (14.0%)1,719 (7.6%)
$100,000+6,677 (22.5%)1,334 (5.9%)
Total29,631 (100.0%)22,497 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Limestone County

Average earnings in Limestone County are $63,122 for men and $39,422 for women, a difference of 37.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $131,941, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,714. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,118, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,274.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Limestone County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,714$22,274
High School Diploma$43,594$28,327
College or Associate's Degree$63,330$37,000
Bachelor's Degree$90,547$49,364
Graduate Degree$131,941$62,118
Total$63,122$39,422

Family Income in Limestone County

Family Income Brackets in Limestone County

According to the Limestone County family income data, there are 5,689 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 542 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Limestone County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005692.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995422.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1114.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3004.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,3578.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994,11815.2%
$75,000 to $99,9994,36216.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995,68921.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993,90114.4%
$200,000+3,14311.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Limestone County

3-person families (5,256 | 19.4%) account for the highest median family income in Limestone County with $118,039 per family, while 2-person families (12,588 | 46.5%) have the highest median income of $42,216 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Limestone County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,588 (46.5%)$84,433
3-Person Families5,256 (19.4%)$118,039
4-Person Families6,231 (23.0%)$106,250
5-Person Families2,035 (7.5%)$115,379
6-Person Families802 (3.0%)$104,385
7+ Person Families180 (0.7%)$82,083
Total27,092 (100.0%)$95,707

Family Income by Number of Earners in Limestone County

The median family income in Limestone County is $95,707, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,656) having the highest median family income of $153,377, while families with no earners (3,812) have the lowest median family income of $45,947, accounting for 9.8% and 14.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Limestone County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,812 (14.1%)$45,947
1 Earner9,806 (36.2%)$75,000
2 Earners10,818 (39.9%)$120,518
3+ Earners2,656 (9.8%)$153,377
Total27,092 (100.0%)$95,707

Household Income in Limestone County

Household Income Brackets in Limestone County

With 6,904 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Limestone County, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,273 households (3.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Limestone County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2733.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5043.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8167.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,4696.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993,5499.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996,59617.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995,63214.6%
$100,000 to $149,9996,90417.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994,16610.8%
$200,000+3,6269.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Limestone County

The median household income in Limestone County is $80,146, with the highest median household income of $93,713 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,656 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,121, with 1,089 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Limestone County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,089 (2.8%)$45,121
25 to 44 Years12,685 (32.9%)$90,317
45 to 64 Years14,656 (38.0%)$93,713
65+ Years10,142 (26.3%)$51,245
Total38,572 (100.0%)$80,146

Poverty in Limestone County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Limestone County

With 9.3% poverty level for males and 13.1% for females among the residents of Limestone County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 563 males (19.9%) and 157 females (28.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Limestone County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years563 (19.9%)331 (12.2%)
5 Years45 (5.3%)89 (17.8%)
6 to 11 Years476 (13.3%)552 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years371 (18.4%)323 (16.2%)
15 Years54 (8.1%)157 (28.1%)
16 and 17 Years252 (17.5%)359 (23.6%)
18 to 24 Years563 (13.9%)599 (15.1%)
25 to 34 Years332 (5.1%)838 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years483 (7.4%)835 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years602 (8.4%)585 (8.8%)
55 to 64 Years225 (3.2%)609 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years349 (8.0%)656 (13.0%)
75 Years and over267 (10.6%)772 (20.9%)
Total4,582 (9.3%)6,705 (13.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Limestone County

According to the poverty statistics in Limestone County, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.8% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Limestone County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,272 (80.1%)2,390 (87.8%)
5 Years810 (94.7%)412 (82.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,096 (86.7%)3,302 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,644 (81.6%)1,672 (83.8%)
15 Years613 (91.9%)401 (71.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,191 (82.5%)1,164 (76.4%)
18 to 24 Years3,500 (86.1%)3,371 (84.9%)
25 to 34 Years6,129 (94.9%)5,771 (87.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,016 (92.6%)6,426 (88.5%)
45 to 54 Years6,562 (91.6%)6,068 (91.2%)
55 to 64 Years6,738 (96.8%)6,385 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,032 (92.0%)4,404 (87.0%)
75 Years and over2,256 (89.4%)2,919 (79.1%)
Total44,859 (90.7%)44,685 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Limestone County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Limestone County show that 4.0% or 871 of the total 21,758 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.0%, comprising of 170 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Limestone County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,748 (96.6%)414 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children7,572 (96.4%)287 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,524 (90.0%)170 (10.0%)
5 or more Children43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,887 (96.0%)871 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Limestone County

According to the poverty data in Limestone County, 9.5% or 149 single-father households and 27.2% or 1,025 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (36.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 174 households (59.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Limestone County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (0.3%)92 (5.8%)
1 or 2 Children46 (7.0%)759 (40.2%)
3 or 4 Children28 (36.8%)174 (59.4%)
5 or more Children73 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (9.5%)1,025 (27.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Limestone County

The poverty data for Limestone County shows that 871 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 1,174 of the single-parent households (22.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 170 households (10.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 202 household (54.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Limestone County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children414 (3.4%)94 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children287 (3.6%)805 (31.6%)
3 or 4 Children170 (10.0%)202 (54.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)73 (29.5%)
Total871 (4.0%)1,174 (22.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Limestone County

Employment by Class of Employer in Limestone County

Among the 47,315 employed individuals in Limestone County, private company employees (31,910 | 67.4%), local government employees (2,952 | 6.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,907 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Limestone County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,91067.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,0904.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,5155.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,9076.1%
Local Government Employees2,9526.2%
State Government Employees2,1334.5%
Federal Government Employees2,7725.9%
Unpaid Family Workers360.1%
Total47,315100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Limestone County

According to the labor force statistics for Limestone County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (84,173), 59.7% or 50,251 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 2,060 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 80.6% or 4,718 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.1% or 303 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Limestone County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,881 (35.8%)303 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Years4,718 (80.6%)278 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years5,194 (79.3%)52 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Years5,661 (80.3%)328 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,097 (75.6%)466 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years10,767 (74.7%)291 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years4,615 (64.2%)180 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years3,704 (51.7%)111 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,144 (22.2%)34 (1.6%)
75 Years and over445 (7.0%)31 (7.0%)
Total50,251 (59.7%)2,060 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Limestone County

According to labor force statistics for Limestone County, 71.9% of individuals (41,015) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (57,044) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 1,436 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 14,938 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 250 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Limestone County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,122 (48.5%)515 (8.0%)
High School Diploma10,285 (65.7%)939 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree12,702 (73.0%)383 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,938 (85.1%)334 (1.9%)
Total41,015 (71.9%)1,997 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Limestone County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Limestone County are Management (5,146 | 10.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,555 | 9.5%), Community & Social Service (4,279 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (3,068 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,950 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Limestone County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Limestone County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.9%), Health Technologists (76.4%), and Community & Social Service (71.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Limestone County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,794 (73.7%)1,352 (26.3%)
Business & Financial1,002 (41.2%)1,430 (58.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,500 (76.8%)1,055 (23.2%)
Computers & Mathematics1,343 (74.9%)450 (25.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,955 (82.1%)427 (17.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science202 (53.2%)178 (46.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,232 (28.8%)3,047 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media306 (43.6%)396 (56.4%)
Legal Services & Support78 (41.7%)109 (58.3%)
Education Instruction & Library710 (23.1%)2,358 (76.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment138 (42.9%)184 (57.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating992 (33.6%)1,958 (66.4%)
Health Technologists378 (23.6%)1,226 (76.4%)
Total (Category)10,520 (54.3%)8,842 (45.7%)
Total (Overall)27,844 (57.9%)20,246 (42.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Limestone County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,040 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (1,318 | 2.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,038 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,025 | 2.1%), and Healthcare Support (808 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Limestone County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Limestone County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.3%), Security & Protection (77.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.6%), Personal Care & Service (82.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Limestone County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support44 (5.4%)764 (94.6%)
Security & Protection1,022 (77.5%)296 (22.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention499 (70.8%)206 (29.2%)
Law Enforcement523 (85.3%)90 (14.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,075 (52.7%)965 (47.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance658 (63.4%)380 (36.6%)
Personal Care & Service177 (17.3%)848 (82.7%)
Total (Category)2,976 (47.8%)3,253 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)27,844 (57.9%)20,246 (42.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Limestone County are Office & Administration (5,002 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (4,196 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Limestone County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Limestone County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,875 (44.7%)2,321 (55.3%)
Office & Administration1,148 (23.0%)3,854 (77.0%)
Total (Category)3,023 (32.9%)6,175 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)27,844 (57.9%)20,246 (42.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Limestone County are Construction & Extraction (2,620 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,033 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (326 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Limestone County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Limestone County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry197 (60.4%)129 (39.6%)
Construction & Extraction2,576 (98.3%)44 (1.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,012 (99.0%)21 (1.0%)
Total (Category)4,785 (96.1%)194 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)27,844 (57.9%)20,246 (42.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Limestone County are Production (4,639 | 9.7%), Material Moving (2,203 | 4.6%), and Transportation (1,480 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Limestone County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Limestone County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,500 (75.4%)1,139 (24.5%)
Transportation1,391 (94.0%)89 (6.0%)
Material Moving1,649 (74.9%)554 (25.2%)
Total (Category)6,540 (78.6%)1,782 (21.4%)
Total (Overall)27,844 (57.9%)20,246 (42.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Limestone County

Employment Industries in Limestone County

The major employment industries in Limestone County include Manufacturing (9,110 | 18.9%), Retail Trade (5,227 | 10.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,935 | 10.3%), Professional & Scientific (4,447 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (4,072 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Limestone County

Employment Industries by Sex in Limestone County

The Limestone County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (86.7%), and Utilities (84.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.7%), and Educational Services (69.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Limestone County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting614 (82.5%)130 (17.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,413 (86.7%)522 (13.3%)
Manufacturing7,067 (77.6%)2,043 (22.4%)
Wholesale Trade604 (75.4%)197 (24.6%)
Retail Trade2,769 (53.0%)2,458 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing937 (69.4%)413 (30.6%)
Utilities541 (84.3%)101 (15.7%)
Information389 (79.2%)102 (20.8%)
Finance & Insurance576 (43.2%)756 (56.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing246 (61.5%)154 (38.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,753 (61.9%)1,694 (38.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support945 (67.1%)463 (32.9%)
Educational Services1,242 (30.5%)2,830 (69.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance807 (16.4%)4,128 (83.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation269 (54.8%)222 (45.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,371 (43.5%)1,780 (56.5%)
Public Administration2,018 (63.0%)1,186 (37.0%)
Total27,844 (57.9%)20,246 (42.1%)

Education in Limestone County

School Enrollment in Limestone County

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,791 students in Limestone County are high school (5,539 | 23.3%), middle school (5,283 | 22.2%), and elementary school (4,788 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Limestone County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3675.8%
Kindergarten1,4596.1%
Elementary School4,78820.1%
Middle School5,28322.2%
High School5,53923.3%
College / Undergraduate4,24517.8%
Graduate / Professional1,1104.7%
Total23,791100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Limestone County

Out of a total of 23,791 students who are enrolled in schools in Limestone County, 3,473 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 20,318 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 539 (48.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,014 (95.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Limestone County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds577 (51.7%)539 (48.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,245 (90.2%)569 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,380 (82.3%)1,160 (17.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,506 (88.1%)472 (11.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,278 (86.2%)205 (13.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,014 (95.0%)105 (5.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,124 (79.9%)283 (20.1%)
35 Years and over1,191 (89.3%)143 (10.7%)
Total20,318 (85.4%)3,473 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Limestone County

Business (5,151 | 22.2%), education (3,377 | 14.6%), engineering (2,908 | 12.6%), science & technology (2,214 | 9.6%), and arts & humanities (1,645 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 23,164 individuals in Limestone County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Limestone County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,4306.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,2215.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0104.4%
Psychology6282.7%
Social Sciences9874.3%
Engineering2,90812.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1060.5%
Science & Technology2,2149.6%
Business5,15122.2%
Education3,37714.6%
Literature & Languages5832.5%
Liberal Arts & History9093.9%
Visual & Performing Arts3851.7%
Communications6102.6%
Arts & Humanities1,6457.1%
Total23,164100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Limestone County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Limestone County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Limestone County are males with 2 vehicles (10,369, accounting for 37.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,360, making up 52.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Limestone County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle299 (1.1%)261 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle3,547 (13.0%)2,837 (14.2%)
2 Vehicles10,369 (37.9%)7,360 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles7,439 (27.2%)5,074 (25.5%)
4 Vehicles4,012 (14.6%)3,010 (15.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1,718 (6.3%)1,384 (7.0%)
Total27,384 (100.0%)19,926 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Limestone County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Limestone County are 20 to 24 minutes (7,042 commuters, 16.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (7,037 commuters, 16.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (6,070 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Limestone County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1112.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3,3637.7%
10 to 14 Minutes4,58810.5%
15 to 19 Minutes6,07013.9%
20 to 24 Minutes7,04216.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3,4778.0%
30 to 34 Minutes7,03716.1%
35 to 39 Minutes2,5655.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2,1014.8%
45 to 59 Minutes3,8558.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,6743.8%
90 or more Minutes7281.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Limestone County

The most common commute times in Limestone County are 30 to 34 minutes (4,556 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (3,468 commuters, 19.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Limestone County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes425 (1.7%)686 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,886 (7.4%)1,477 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,357 (9.3%)2,231 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,591 (14.2%)2,479 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,574 (14.1%)3,468 (19.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,190 (8.6%)1,287 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,556 (18.0%)2,481 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,720 (6.8%)845 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,293 (5.1%)808 (4.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,273 (9.0%)1,582 (8.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,116 (4.4%)558 (3.0%)
90 or more Minutes327 (1.3%)401 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Limestone County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Limestone County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,871, 15.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,385, 18.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Limestone County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,131 (8.4%)647 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,951 (7.7%)501 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,756 (10.9%)1,007 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,170 (12.5%)1,573 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,196 (12.6%)2,305 (12.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,871 (15.3%)3,385 (18.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,824 (7.2%)2,453 (13.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,682 (6.7%)1,884 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM776 (3.1%)525 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM953 (3.8%)820 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM241 (0.9%)216 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM98 (0.4%)267 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,605 (6.3%)1,609 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,054 (4.2%)1,111 (6.1%)
Total25,308 (100.0%)18,303 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Limestone County

Occupancy by Ownership in Limestone County

Of the total 38,572 dwellings in Limestone County, owner-occupied units account for 29,968 (77.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,604 (22.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Limestone County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units29,96877.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,60422.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units38,572100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Limestone County

Occupancy by Household Size in Limestone County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,41624.4%
2-Person Household13,85635.9%
3-Person Household5,51714.3%
4+ Person Household9,78325.4%
Total Housing Units38,572100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Limestone County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Limestone County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,243 (66.3%)3,173 (33.7%)
2-Person Household11,130 (80.3%)2,726 (19.7%)
3-Person Household4,883 (88.5%)634 (11.5%)
4+ Person Household7,712 (78.8%)2,071 (21.2%)
Total Housing Units29,968 (77.7%)8,604 (22.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Limestone County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Limestone County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,408 (61.8%)1,488 (38.2%)
High School Diploma6,649 (70.7%)2,760 (29.3%)
College/Associate Degree9,233 (79.2%)2,424 (20.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,678 (85.8%)1,932 (14.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Limestone County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Limestone County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,98618.1%
35 to 44 Years6,78817.6%
45 to 54 Years6,98918.1%
55 to 64 Years7,66719.9%
65 to 74 Years5,91815.3%
75 to 84 Years3,2998.6%
85 Years and Over9252.4%
Total38,572100.0%

Housing Finances in Limestone County

Median Income by Occupancy in Limestone County

Median Income by Occupancy in Limestone County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied29,968 (77.7%)$91,400
Renter-Occupied8,604 (22.3%)$46,875
Average38,572 (100.0%)$80,146

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Limestone County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Limestone County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000432 (1.4%)346 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999415 (1.4%)99 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999567 (1.9%)920 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999742 (2.5%)702 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999951 (3.2%)426 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,638 (5.5%)835 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,348 (7.8%)1,202 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,908 (16.4%)1,686 (19.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,513 (15.1%)1,128 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,066 (20.2%)849 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more7,388 (24.6%)411 (4.8%)
Total29,968 (100.0%)8,604 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Limestone County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Limestone County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,837 (9.5%)232 (2.7%)
$300 to $4994,423 (14.8%)462 (5.4%)
$500 to $7994,787 (16.0%)2,564 (29.8%)
$800 to $9992,938 (9.8%)1,744 (20.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,265 (24.2%)1,629 (18.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,883 (13.0%)773 (9.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,873 (6.2%)210 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,121 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more841 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,968 (100.0%)8,604 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Limestone County

Housing Structures in Limestone County

Housing Structures in Limestone County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached30,74779.7%
Single Unit, Attached5341.4%
2 Unit Apartments3660.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8132.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0212.6%
10 or more Apartments1,2633.3%
Mobile Home / Other3,8289.9%
Total38,572100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Limestone County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Limestone County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached26,859 (87.4%)3,888 (12.7%)
Single Unit, Attached352 (65.9%)182 (34.1%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (2.5%)357 (97.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments42 (5.2%)771 (94.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1,021 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments56 (4.4%)1,207 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other2,650 (69.2%)1,178 (30.8%)
Total29,968 (77.7%)8,604 (22.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Limestone County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Limestone County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.0%)306 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms604 (2.0%)799 (9.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,462 (24.9%)4,490 (52.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,534 (38.5%)2,146 (24.9%)
8 or more Rooms10,355 (34.5%)863 (10.0%)
Total29,968 (100.0%)8,604 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Limestone County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Limestone County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,003 (16.7%)651 (7.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,797 (6.0%)632 (7.3%)
Electricity22,833 (76.2%)7,226 (84.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene62 (0.2%)23 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke57 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels182 (0.6%)40 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used34 (0.1%)32 (0.4%)
Total29,968 (100.0%)8,604 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Limestone County

Household Vehicle Usage in Limestone County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle473 (1.6%)713 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle5,828 (19.5%)3,804 (44.2%)
2 Vehicles12,853 (42.9%)2,609 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles10,814 (36.1%)1,478 (17.2%)
Total29,968 (100.0%)8,604 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Limestone County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Limestone County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,58018,388
Median Property Value$201,500$244,100
Median Household Income$63,449$5,393
Monthly Housing Costs$442$833
Real Estate Taxes$620$1,211

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Limestone County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Limestone County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,686 (14.6%)656 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,141 (9.9%)1,249 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,242 (45.3%)10,166 (55.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,531 (21.9%)4,253 (23.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999585 (5.1%)1,708 (9.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999284 (2.5%)180 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more111 (1.0%)176 (1.0%)
Total11,580 (100.0%)18,388 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Limestone County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Limestone County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000581 (5.0%)306 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,594 (13.8%)266 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999884 (7.6%)666 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,296 (11.2%)754 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,212 (19.1%)1,052 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,404 (12.1%)2,696 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,614 (13.9%)3,109 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more1,995 (17.2%)4,452 (24.2%)
Total11,580 (100.0%)18,388 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Limestone County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Limestone County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,970 (34.3%)108,976 (592.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,030 (17.5%)7,497 (40.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,563 (13.5%)5,342 (29.0%)
4.0x or more3,893 (33.6%)2,093 (11.4%)
Total11,580 (100.0%)18,388 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Limestone County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Limestone County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,071 (43.8%)72 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,259 (19.5%)9,022 (49.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,392 (12.0%)4,912 (26.7%)
Total11,580 (100.0%)18,388 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Limestone County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Limestone County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Limestone County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,948 (98.2%)130 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years16,598 (96.8%)542 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years6,111 (80.0%)1,526 (20.0%)
26 to 34 Years10,586 (86.7%)1,618 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years11,985 (87.3%)1,746 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years12,261 (88.8%)1,551 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years12,880 (92.3%)1,077 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,375 (99.3%)66 (0.7%)
75 Years and older6,181 (99.5%)33 (0.5%)
Total92,925 (91.8%)8,289 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Limestone County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Limestone County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,948 (98.2%)130 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,598 (96.8%)542 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,111 (80.0%)1,526 (20.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Limestone County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Limestone County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,040 (87.5%)1,292 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,556 (84.6%)2,112 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,943 (89.2%)1,811 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,210 (92.1%)1,225 (7.9%)
$100,000 and over43,122 (95.9%)1,849 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Limestone County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Limestone County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,841 (26.0%)5,337 (75.4%)
6 to 18 Years4,439 (25.9%)12,825 (74.8%)
19 to 25 Years540 (7.1%)5,780 (75.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,346 (11.0%)9,741 (79.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,603 (11.7%)10,960 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,470 (10.6%)11,430 (82.8%)
55 to 64 Years3,015 (21.6%)10,959 (78.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,037 (95.7%)6,773 (71.7%)
75 Years and over6,156 (99.1%)4,508 (72.6%)
Total29,447 (29.1%)78,313 (77.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Limestone County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Limestone County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years498 (5.8%)165 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years692 (6.6%)852 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,380 (16.4%)3,212 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,230 (28.1%)1,332 (26.3%)
75 Years and over1,293 (51.2%)1,853 (50.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Limestone County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Limestone County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years73 (0.8%)4 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years48 (0.5%)110 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years796 (3.9%)523 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years686 (15.7%)450 (8.9%)
75 Years and over977 (38.7%)835 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Limestone County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years64 (0.7%)38 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years186 (1.8%)97 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years557 (2.7%)724 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years181 (4.1%)275 (5.4%)
75 Years and over220 (8.7%)342 (9.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Limestone County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years410 (4.7%)55 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years388 (3.7%)429 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years840 (4.1%)857 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years234 (5.3%)236 (4.7%)
75 Years and over287 (11.4%)656 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Limestone County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years97 (1.1%)33 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years110 (1.1%)230 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,829 (8.9%)1,997 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years789 (18.0%)807 (16.0%)
75 Years and over667 (26.4%)1,537 (41.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Limestone County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years129 (1.5%)52 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.1%)128 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years449 (2.2%)326 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years266 (6.1%)173 (3.4%)
75 Years and over338 (13.4%)866 (23.5%)

Technology Access in Limestone County

Computing Device Access in Limestone County

Computing Device Access in Limestone County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop29,71877.0%
Smartphone33,95388.0%
Tablet26,25668.1%
No Computing Device2,7007.0%
Total38,572100.0%

Internet Access in Limestone County

Internet Access in Limestone County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet630.2%
Broadband Home27,29070.8%
Cellular Data Only4,10810.6%
Satellite Internet3,6789.5%
No Internet4,65512.1%
Total38,572100.0%

Limestone County Summary

Limestone County is located in the northern part of the state of Alabama, in the United States. It is bordered by Madison County to the north, Morgan County to the east, Lawrence County to the south, and Lauderdale County to the west. The county seat is Athens, and the largest city is Huntsville. The county was created in 1818 and named for the limestone deposits found in the area.

Geography

Limestone County covers an area of 602 square miles, making it the 33rd largest county in Alabama. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Tennessee River, which forms its northern border. The county is part of the Tennessee Valley, and is located in the Cumberland Plateau region. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Limestone County had a population of 82,782. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 15.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 3.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median household income was $45,845, and the median family income was $54,845. The per capita income was $22,845. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Economy

Limestone County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville Hospital, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including a number of technology companies.
Agriculture is an important part of the economy, with the county producing a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and hay. Livestock production is also important, with the county producing beef cattle, dairy cattle, and poultry.
Limestone County is also home to several tourist attractions, including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the Huntsville Botanical Garden, and the Alabama Constitution Village.

History

Limestone County was created in 1818 from land taken from the Cherokee Nation. The county was named for the limestone deposits found in the area. The county seat was originally located in the town of St. Stephens, but was moved to Athens in 1822.
The county was largely rural until the 1950s, when the city of Huntsville began to grow rapidly due to the presence of the Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center. The growth of Huntsville has continued to the present day, and the city is now the largest in the county.
Limestone County has a long history of civil rights activism. In the 1950s and 1960s, the county was the site of several protests and demonstrations, including the Freedom Rides and the Selma to Montgomery marches. The county was also the site of the first sit-in in the state of Alabama, which took place in 1960.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Limestone County?
Total Population of Limestone County is 104,199.
What is the Total Male Population of Limestone County?
Total Male Population of Limestone County is 52,385.
What is the Total Female Population of Limestone County?
Total Female Population of Limestone County is 51,814.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Limestone County?
There are 101.10 Males per 100 Females in Limestone County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Limestone County?
There are 98.91 Females per 100 Males in Limestone County.
What is the Median Population Age in Limestone County?
Median Population Age in Limestone County is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Limestone County
Average Family Size in Limestone County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Limestone County
Average Household Size in Limestone County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Limestone County?
Per Capita income in Limestone County is $37,504.
What is the Median Family Income in Limestone County?
Median Family Income in Limestone County is $95,707.
What is the Median Household income in Limestone County?
Median Household Income in Limestone County is $80,146.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Limestone County?
Income or Wage Gap in Limestone County is 36.0%.
Women in Limestone County earn 64.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Limestone County?
Family Income Deficit in Limestone County is $11,015.
Families that are below poverty line in Limestone County earn $11,015 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Limestone County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Limestone County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Limestone County?
There are 50,251 People in the Labor Forcein in Limestone County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Limestone County?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Limestone County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Limestone County?
Unemployment Rate in Limestone County is 4.1%.