Richest & Poorest Counties in Alabama
Alabama has 67 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Shelby County at $97,961 , while the lowest-income county is Greene County at $29,200 . The statewide median household income is $63,999, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Alabama — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Alabama
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby County | $97,961 |
| 2 | Madison County | $86,499 |
| 3 | Limestone County | $83,629 |
| 4 | Baldwin County | $78,775 |
| 5 | Elmore County | $78,243 |
| 6 | St. Clair County | $77,463 |
| 7 | Autauga County | $72,481 |
| 8 | Morgan County | $68,845 |
| 9 | Coffee County | $68,353 |
| 10 | Jefferson County | $66,388 |
Poorest Counties in Alabama
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Greene County | $29,200 |
| 66 | Bullock County | $31,310 |
| 65 | Sumter County | $33,310 |
| 64 | Dallas County | $35,627 |
| 63 | Lowndes County | $37,052 |
| 62 | Perry County | $37,654 |
| 61 | Hale County | $39,250 |
| 60 | Wilcox County | $40,640 |
| 59 | Conecuh County | $41,327 |
| 58 | Monroe County | $42,292 |
All 67 Counties Ranked
Every county in Alabama ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Alabama only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.