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COUNTY PROFILE

Limestone County is attracting attention for its business-friendly focus, high quality of life, and location in the fastest growing region in the state of Alabama.

$483,362,992

2024 New Capital Investment

246

2024 New Jobs Announced

$3,929,332,108

Capital Investment Since 2018

8,171

New Jobs Announced Since 2018

#1 Fastest-Growing County in Alabama for the Last 4 out of 5 years

Limestone County at a Glance

14.9%

Population Increase
Limestone County Since 2020

118,942

Population
Limestone County

28.26%

Population Increase
City of Athens, AL Since 2020

56,684

Civilian Labor Force
Limestone County

276,673

Civilian Labor Force
Huntsville MSA

612,970

Civilian Labor Force
North Alabama Workforce Region 1

89.4%

Cost of Living
Limestone County | 2020
Compared to National Average of 100
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LIVING LIMESTONE

Limestone County Offers Charming Small Town Community Life, with High Quality Education and Close Access to the City of Huntsville

Limestone County is 30 minutes from Huntsville and approximately 90 minutes from Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL.

Two Nationally Recognized Workforce Development Resources are Located in Limestone County

Calhoun Community College

Calhoun Community College, Alabama’s largest community college, ranks has highly ranked in the nation among colleges, universities, and trade schools for awarding degrees in Advanced Manufacturing, according to Economic Modeling Specialist International (EMSI).

Robotics Technology Park

Robotics Technology Park, the country’s first state-of-the-art robotics training center, is a $73 million collaboration between the state of Alabama, Calhoun Community College, AIDT and robotics industry leaders. The Park provides no-cost robotic skill-specific training at all skill levels customized to meet the needs of Alabama companies.