Limestone County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Limestone County Quick Facts

Population 111,233

Median Household Income $83,62990% MOE ±$4,065

Median Home Value $281,00090% MOE ±$9,732

Poverty Rate 10.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 40.8 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.2%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.7%

Cities/Places 5

Population 111,233 11th of 67

Median Income $83,629 31% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Limestone County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	94,727	111,233	+17.4%
Median household income	$73,456	$83,629	+13.8%
Median home value¹	$195,436	$281,000	+43.8%
Median gross rent	$850	$970	+14.1%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Limestone

$83,629

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Limestone

$281,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%

$25K-$50K 14.5%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 40.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

12.2%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $970/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

27.9%

55-74

23.2%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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.