Limestone County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Limestone County, Alabama has a population of 111,233, the 11th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $83,629 and the median home value is $281,000. The poverty rate is 10.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Limestone County Quick Facts
How Limestone County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,577 | 111,233 | +3.4% |
| Median household income | $83,534 | $83,629 | +0.1% |
| Median home value | $255,100 | $281,000 | +10.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Limestone County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 29,002 | $69,922 | 12.2% | $270,000 |
| Ardmore | 1,384 | $50,352 | 12.6% | $216,600 |
| Elkmont | 264 | $49,750 | 8.3% | $234,100 |
| Lester | 181 | $80,833 | 12.7% | $220,800 |
| Mooresville | 81 | $144,000 | 0.0% | $389,500 |
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Population Overview
Limestone County is located in Alabama with a total population of 111,233. It is the 11th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Limestone County is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Limestone County is $83,629. This is 31% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $281,000. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Limestone County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.7%. The Black or African American population (12.7%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.
Education
30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Limestone County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Limestone County, Alabama?
Limestone County has a population of 111,233, making it the 11th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Limestone County?
The median household income in Limestone County is $83,629 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.
How many cities are in Limestone County, Alabama?
Limestone County contains 5 Census-designated places.