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Population and Income Estimates
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County
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15-Mile Radius
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30-Mile Radius
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45-Mile Radius
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(2010)
Census:
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118572
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128414
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313608
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646905
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(2013)
Estimate:
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116800
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126830
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310827
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646079
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(2018)
Projection:
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114744
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125085
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307964
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647782
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(2000)
Est. Per Capita Income:
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17367
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17722
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16883
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16747
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(2013)
Est. Median Household Income:
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37600
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39270
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34887
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36669
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(2013)
Est. Median Age:
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38
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38
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39
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38
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Source: Nielsen; U.S. Census Bureau
Note: 2000 and 2010 population number reflect U.S. Census totals. All other numbers are Nielsen estimates and projections. Per Capita Income is an estimate for year 2000.
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County Labor Analysis |
(2011)
Labor Force
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(County and Surrounding Counties)
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County
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Civilian Labor Force
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Unemployment
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Unemployment Rate
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Calhoun
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53790
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4944
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9.2
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St. Clair
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37634
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3130
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8.3
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Cherokee
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11696
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1020
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8.7
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Cleburne
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6452
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535
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8.3
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Talladega
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37433
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3853
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10.3
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Etowah
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45824
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4162
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9.1
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County Daytime Population: 51967
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Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Note: Numbers reflect 2011 annual averages
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County Employment by Industry
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(2013)
County Population 25+ by Educational Attainment
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| Mining: |
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| Construction: |
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| Manufacturing: |
*
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| Wholesale & Retail: |
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| Transportation & Warehousing: |
*
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| Utilities & Information: |
*
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| Finance & Insurance: |
*
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| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing: |
*
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| Health Care & Social Assistance: |
*
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| Accomodation & Food Services: |
*
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| Prof, Tech & Business Services: |
*
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| State & Local Government: |
*
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| Other: |
*
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Source: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations www.dir.state.al.us
Note: *Due to changes in data provided by ADIR some fields are empty. We are working to make structual changes to accommodate these changes. Information can be obtained through http://www2.dir.state.al.us/cew/default.aspx
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Graduate/professional degree:
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5.4 %
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Bachelors degree:
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9.8 %
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Associates degree:
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7.3 %
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Some college, no degree:
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22 %
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High school graduate/GED:
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34.3 %
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9-12th grade (no diploma):
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11.8 %
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Less than 9th grade:
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9.4 %
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Source: Nielsen
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Existing Industry |
Major Employers in Calhoun County (download this information in excel)
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Name
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Product
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# Employees
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Anniston Army Depot
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Military Equipment
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5202
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Calhoun County School System
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Education (K-12)
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1400
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N.E. Alabama Regional Medical Center
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Hospital
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1300
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Jacksonville State University
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University
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1108
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North American Bus Industries
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Transit Buses
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750
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Center for Domestic Preparedness
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First Responder Training
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740
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Oxford City School System
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Education (K-12)
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536
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Alabama Power-Eastern Division
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Utility
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474
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Federal Mogul Corporation
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Automotive Parts
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464
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Ft. McClellan Army National Guard Training Center
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Military installation
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358
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Source: Local economic development contacts
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Major Manufacturing Employers in Calhoun County (download this information in excel)
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Name
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Product
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# Employees
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Anniston Army Depot
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Military Equipment
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5202
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North American Bus Industries
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Transit Buses
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750
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Federal Mogul Corporation
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Automotive Parts
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464
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General Dynamics Land Systems
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Military Vehicles
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300
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FabArc Steel
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Structural steel
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285
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BAE Systems
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Defense contractor
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276
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IAC
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Injection molding parts
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269
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Honeywell Aerospace Services
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Repair and Overhaul Commercial Airline Components
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265
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Union Foundry
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Ductile, Iron, Water main Fittings
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242
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Lee Brass Company
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Castings for plumbing, industrial, marine and OEM's
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230
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Source: Local economic development contacts
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Education
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(2010-2011)
K-12 Information
(Public school systems serving the county)
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Year
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System Name
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System Enrollment
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Spending Per Pupil
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2010
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Calhoun County Schools
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9385
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8148.96
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2010
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Anniston City Schools
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2320
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10269.7
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2010
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Jacksonville City Schools
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1707
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7923.79
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2010
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Oxford City Schools
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4049
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9010.89
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2010
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Piedmont City Schools
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1117
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8045.98
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Source: Alabama Department of Education; www.alsde.edu
Note: Detailed information on Alabama's public school systems and individual schools can be accessed on the Alabama Department of Education website at www.alsde.edu (Note: Blanks indicate data not available)
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Higher Education and Training Centers
(Institutions located in the county and contiguous Alabama counties)
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Two-year colleges serving area:
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| Central Alabama Comm College Childersburg Campus |
Gadsden State Comm College |
Gadsden State Comm College Ayers Campus |
| Gadsden State Comm College E. Broad Street Campus |
Gadsden State Comm College Valley Street Campus |
Jefferson State Community College @ Moody |
| Jefferson State Community College @ Pell City |
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Four-year colleges serving area:
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| Jacksonville State University |
Talladega College |
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Source: Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Note: Information on Alabama’s two and four year colleges can be found on the Commission’s website http://www.ache.state.al.us/Colleges&Universities/InstitutionalMap.htm
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Taxes |
(2011)
General Tax Structure
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Ad Valorem Tax
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Alabama has a state property tax rate of 6.5 mills (3 mills for education). Both county and city can levy property tax. All real and personal business property is assessed at 20% of fair market value. Details.
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Other Business Related Taxes
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County
(Outside Incorporated Areas)
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State
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| Sales Tax General Rate: |
3 %
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4 %
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| Use Tax General Rate: |
3 %
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4 %
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| Sales Tax on Machinery: |
2.25 %
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1.5 %
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| Use Tax on Machinery: |
2.25 %
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1.5 %
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| Occupational Tax: |
%
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Source: Alabama Department of Revenue; www.ador.state.al.us
Note: Information on business-related taxes is available on the Alabama Department of Revenue website at www.ador.state.al.us/bus.html. Construction materials are taxed at the general rate. Inventories and goods-in-proce
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Transportation
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Interstates in county:
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I-20,
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Federal highways in county:
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431,
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Railroads serving in county:
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CSX Transportation,
Norfolk Southern,
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Nearest Commercial air service:
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Birmingham, AL
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