County profile · Alabama
St. Clair County, AL market data
How St. Clair County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 98,206
- +7.1% since 2020
- Households
- 35,107
- Median household income
- $77,463
- +32.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $226,300
- Jobs located here
- 22,156
- Highest market score
- 91
- Insurance agencies, #51 of 2,272 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in St. Clair County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of St. Clair County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
St. Clair County has an estimated 98,206 people and 35,107 households. Population estimates put the population change in St. Clair County from 2020 to 2025 at +7.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in St. Clair County is $77,463, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in St. Clair County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
Of the business types scored in St. Clair County, insurance agencies (91), coffee shops and cafes (87) and bakeries and dessert shops (86) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #51 of 2,272 scored counties.
St. Clair County is part of the Birmingham metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in St. Clair County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares St. Clair County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 91 | #51 of 2,272 | 41 | 11.7 | $2.5M | 197 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 87 | #39 of 2,063 | 15 | 4.3 | $8.6M | 232 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 86 | #37 of 1,889 | 16 | 4.6 | $8.1M | 195 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 82 | #54 of 1,327 | 8 | 2.3 | $4.5M | 147 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | 81 | #45 of 1,422 | 7 | 2.0 | $5.4M | 226 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #72 of 1,493 | 13 | 3.7 | $3.9M | 132 | 26 |
| Child care and preschools | 79 | #94 of 1,611 | 10 | 2.8 | $1.4M | 144 | 14 |
| House cleaning | 78 | #52 of 847 | 7 | 2.0 | $7.2M | 112 | 9 |
| Pet stores | 77 | #77 of 974 | 5 | 1.4 | $6.1M | 134 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 77 | #102 of 1,771 | 24 | 6.8 | $2.1M | 125 | 40 |
| Spas and skin care | 75 | #119 of 1,769 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 75 | #125 of 1,490 | 6 | 1.7 | $6.3M | 265 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #199 of 1,485 | 10 | 2.8 | $3M | 112 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #278 of 2,405 | 279 | 79.5 | $463K | 125 | 111 |
| Grocery stores | 74 | #314 of 2,070 | 16 | 4.6 | $13.1M | 141 | 14 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 72 | #94 of 887 | 7 | 2.0 | Index only | 190 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 72 | #127 of 1,334 | 8 | 2.3 | $3M | 146 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 72 | #182 of 1,356 | 10 | 2.8 | $3.1M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #194 of 2,176 | 59 | 16.8 | Index only | 162 | 13 |
| Real estate | 71 | #196 of 2,229 | 69 | 19.7 | Index only | 174 | 23 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #388 of 2,405 | 174 | 49.6 | $742K | 112 | 37 |
| Funeral homes | 69 | #268 of 1,472 | 8 | 2.3 | $625K | 92 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #330 of 2,339 | 57 | 16.2 | $540K | 126 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #408 of 2,210 | 47 | 13.4 | $1.4M | 154 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #414 of 2,087 | 37 | 10.5 | $1.7M | 135 | 12 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 68 | #321 of 1,886 | 26 | 7.4 | $1.5M | 149 | 17 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #414 of 2,394 | 138 | 39.3 | $276K | 181 | 60 |
| Auto repair shops | 68 | #440 of 2,378 | 80 | 22.8 | $454K | 102 | 24 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 68 | #511 of 2,402 | 65 | 18.5 | $3.2M | 95 | 21 |
| Roofing and gutters | 67 | #211 of 1,177 | 11 | 3.1 | $8.9M | 105 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 67 | #322 of 1,656 | 16 | 4.6 | $2.4M | 134 | 34 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #388 of 2,385 | 102 | 29.1 | $302K | 142 | 22 |
| Pizza | 67 | #406 of 2,090 | 23 | 6.6 | $5.6M | 111 | 66 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 66 | #386 of 2,088 | 36 | 10.3 | $656K | 99 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 66 | #517 of 2,401 | 134 | 38.2 | $271K | 101 | 42 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #365 of 1,451 | 13 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 111 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #521 of 2,200 | 40 | 11.4 | $759K | 86 | 19 |
| Tire shops | 63 | #452 of 1,530 | 15 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 97 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #665 of 2,261 | 42 | 12.0 | $5M | 63 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 61 | #405 of 1,302 | 14 | 4.0 | $2.7M | 87 | 3 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #403 of 1,328 | 17 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 108 | 5 |
| Laundromats | 57 | #305 of 785 | 5 | 1.4 | $12.7M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #961 of 2,222 | 50 | 14.2 | $2.6M | 85 | 66 |
| Gyms | 52 | #859 of 1,792 | 28 | 8.0 | $844K | 65 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #1,185 of 2,358 | 84 | 23.9 | $1.4M | 59 | 57 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #872 of 1,461 | 21 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 57 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 41 | #1,184 of 1,707 | 30 | 8.5 | $3.3M | 69 | 44 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,543 of 2,057 | 60 | 17.1 | $1.6M | 67 | 87 |
| Electricians | 34 | #934 of 1,160 | 19 | 5.4 | $5.1M | 43 | 37 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $9.1M | 66 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $12.6M | 123 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $21.2M | 135 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $38.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
Household spending in St. Clair County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $36.3M | $1,035 | 108 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $118.1M | $3,364 | 130 |
| Food away from home | $129.2M | $3,679 | 90 |
| Groceries | $209.9M | $5,979 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $30.8M | $877 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $14.5M | $412 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.6M | $673 | 68 |
| Medical and dental services | $38.1M | $1,084 | 84 |
| Pets | $30.4M | $865 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $63.6M | $1,810 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $101.3M | $2,885 | 147 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $97.8M | $2,786 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $50.3M | $1,432 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $520.2M | $14,817 | 89 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in St. Clair County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 98,206+7.1% since 2020
- Households
- 35,107
- Median age
- 41.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 632 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 149
- Median household income
- $77,463+32.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,073
- Median home value
- $226,300
- Jobs located here
- 22,156
- Daytime population
- 72,944Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is St. Clair County, AL growing?
Population estimates put St. Clair County at 98,206 people in 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 35,107 households. Median household income rose 32.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in St. Clair County, AL spend?
Households in St. Clair County spend about $520.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $209.9M on groceries and $129.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in St. Clair County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 147, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in St. Clair County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in St. Clair County are for insurance agencies (91), coffee shops and cafes (87) and bakeries and dessert shops (86). St. Clair County ranks #51 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does St. Clair County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in St. Clair County is $77,463 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $226,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, St. Clair County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in St. Clair County, each ranked against other counties.
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