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
Compared to National Average of 100
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.