Market rankings · Alabama
Dry cleaners in Alabama
Markets across Alabama ranked by the Groundwork market score for dry cleaners, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 202
- 60 chain locations (30%)
- Official establishments
- 172
- −29.5% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $3.6B
- On clothing, shoes and related services
- Listings per 10k households
- 1.0
- 23% below the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $17.6M
- 12% above the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #30 of 51
- Market score 46 · Lower middle
A site report maps the dry cleaners on map listings around any address in Alabama by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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What this means
Map listings as of September 2026 show 202 dry cleaners in Alabama. Of those, 60 are chain locations, or 30%, against 23% across the U.S. That is 1.0 per 10,000 households, 23% below the U.S. rate of 1.3.
Household spending on clothing, shoes and related services in Alabama comes to about $3.6B a year: $1,778 per household, 13% below the U.S. average. Spread across 202 dry cleaners, that is $17.6M per shop, 12% above the U.S. figure of $15.7M. That spending covers all clothing, shoes and related services, which dry cleaners share with other businesses in the trade.
In 2023, official counts showed 172 businesses with payroll in Alabama classed as dry cleaning and laundry services, down 29.5% from 2019. That is one for every 11,612 households, against one for every 8,177 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count fell 18.7% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 1 SBA-backed loan worth $412K has gone to businesses classed as dry cleaning and laundry services in Alabama.
Among the 50 states and DC, Alabama ranks #30 for dry cleaners, with a Groundwork market score of 46 (lower middle). Of the 10 scored metro areas in or partly in Alabama, the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro area scores highest (86). Among 10 scored counties, Baldwin County scores highest (84).
Every market in Alabama for dry cleaners
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Alabama, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | 86 | 6 | 0.6 | $31.6M | +14.8% | #2 of 272 |
| 2Huntsville, AL | 65 | 20 | 1.0 | $21.1M | +12.5% | #47 of 272 |
| 3Tuscaloosa, AL | 64 | 7 | 0.7 | $26.3M | +2.9% | #56 of 272 |
| 4Auburn-Opelika, AL | 52 | 6 | 0.8 | $22.6M | +7.1% | #136 of 272 |
| 5Decatur, AL | 46 | 6 | 1.0 | $18.8M | +2.5% | #163 of 272 |
| 6Birmingham, AL | 41 | 53 | 1.1 | $16.5M | +1.4% | #181 of 272 |
| 7Dothan, AL | 30 | 7 | 1.1 | $14.6M | +3.4% | #232 of 272 |
| 8Mobile, AL | 23 | 25 | 1.5 | $11.1M | −0.7% | #254 of 272 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 22 | 19 | 1.5 | $11.5M | −1.3% | #257 of 272 |
| 9Montgomery, AL | 18 | 23 | 1.5 | $11.6M | +0.9% | #263 of 272 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $27.2M | +3.5% | |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $18.2M | −0.3% | |
| Gadsden, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $21.1M | +0.4% |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGrange, GA-AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $22.3M | +3.0% | |
| Albertville, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $15.9M | +6.0% | |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $61.5M | 0.0% | |
| Cullman, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $30.6M | +6.7% | |
| Fort Payne, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.4% | |
| Enterprise, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $18.7M | +6.3% | |
| Scottsboro, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.3% | |
| Ozark, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $16M | +1.3% | |
| Alexander City, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $28.3M | −0.8% | |
| Selma, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $7.5M | −7.9% | |
| Troy, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $9.9M | +2.4% | |
| Russellville, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $18.8M | +1.1% | |
| Eufaula, AL-GA | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $15.5M | −1.2% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Baldwin County, AL | 84 | 6 | 0.6 | $31.6M | +14.8% | #9 of 507 |
| 2Madison County, AL | 65 | 17 | 1.0 | $20M | +11.0% | #105 of 507 |
| 3Tuscaloosa County, AL | 64 | 7 | 0.8 | $22.9M | +3.8% | #116 of 507 |
| 4Lee County, AL | 61 | 5 | 0.7 | $24.9M | +8.6% | #145 of 507 |
| 5Shelby County, AL | 56 | 16 | 1.8 | $11.8M | +6.5% | #212 of 507 |
| 6Morgan County, AL | 47 | 5 | 1.0 | $17.8M | +2.6% | #285 of 507 |
| 7Jefferson County, AL | 39 | 31 | 1.1 | $16.2M | −1.3% | #360 of 507 |
| 8Mobile County, AL | 29 | 25 | 1.5 | $11.1M | −0.7% | #441 of 507 |
| 9Houston County, AL | 23 | 7 | 1.6 | $10.5M | +2.8% | #473 of 507 |
| 10Montgomery County, AL | 10 | 18 | 2.0 | $8.7M | −1.1% | #501 of 507 |
| Calhoun County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $18.2M | −0.3% | |
| Limestone County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $27.4M | +18.0% | |
| Etowah County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $21.1M | +0.4% | |
| Marshall County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.1 | $15.9M | +6.0% | |
| Lauderdale County, AL | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $17.1M | +3.3% | |
| St. Clair County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $21.2M | +7.1% | |
| Cullman County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $30.6M | +6.7% | |
| Elmore County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $30.5M | +4.2% | |
| Talladega County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $54.5M | +0.3% | |
| DeKalb County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.4% | |
| Walker County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $20.4M | 0.0% | |
| Autauga County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $14.5M | +5.1% | |
| Blount County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.8% | |
| Russell County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $18.8M | −0.6% | |
| Colbert County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.8% |
Show all 67 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $18.7M | +6.3% | |
| Jackson County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.3% | |
| Dale County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $16M | +1.3% | |
| Chilton County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $30.2M | +5.9% | |
| Tallapoosa County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $28.3M | −0.8% | |
| Covington County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $12M | +1.2% | |
| Dallas County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $7.5M | −7.9% | |
| Escambia County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $6.5M | 0.0% | |
| Chambers County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.5 | $10.5M | −0.9% | |
| Lawrence County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $23.3M | +2.3% | |
| Pike County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $9.9M | +2.4% | |
| Franklin County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $18.8M | +1.1% | |
| Marion County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.3% | |
| Geneva County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.2% | |
| Cherokee County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.8% | |
| Barbour County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $14M | −1.4% | |
| Winston County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $15.2M | +1.4% | |
| Clarke County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $6.7M | −4.2% | |
| Randolph County, AL | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $7.5M | +4.8% | |
| Bibb County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.4% | |
| Monroe County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.8% | |
| Marengo County, AL | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $4.2M | −5.0% | |
| Pickens County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Macon County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11M | −6.8% | |
| Butler County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.8% | |
| Henry County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +7.1% | |
| Fayette County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.8% | |
| Cleburne County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +6.0% | |
| Washington County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.3% | |
| Hale County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.9% | |
| Clay County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −0.1% | |
| Lamar County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.6% | |
| Crenshaw County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Choctaw County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Sumter County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.0% | |
| Conecuh County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Coosa County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.7% | |
| Wilcox County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 2.6 | $5.7M | −8.3% | |
| Bullock County, AL | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $5M | −4.5% | |
| Lowndes County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −9.0% | |
| Perry County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −12.2% | |
| Greene County, AL | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −8.2% |
Markets with fewer than 5 dry cleaners on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many dry cleaners are in Alabama?
There are 202 dry cleaners on map listings in Alabama as of September 2026. 60 of them (30%) are chain locations. The listings count dry cleaners. Official counts show 172 businesses with payroll classed as dry cleaning and laundry services in 2023, down 29.5% from 2019.
How much do households in Alabama spend on clothing, shoes and related services?
About $3.6B a year, or $1,778 per household. That is 13% below the U.S. average (an index of 87, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 202 dry cleaners on map listings, it comes to $17.6M per shop. The spending figure covers all clothing, shoes and related services, not only dry cleaners. It is estimated from the incomes of the 1,997,247 households in Alabama and national spending patterns by income.
How does Alabama compare with the U.S. for dry cleaners?
Alabama has 1.0 dry cleaners per 10,000 households, 23% below the U.S. rate of 1.3. Spending per shop is $17.6M, 12% above the U.S. figure of $15.7M. At the national ratio of dry cleaners to household spending, Alabama would have about 227, against 202 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 11,612 households, against one for every 8,177 across the U.S. The official count fell 29.5% from 2019 to 2023, against −18.7% for the U.S.
Which market in Alabama has the highest market score for dry cleaners?
Among 10 scored metro areas in or partly in Alabama, the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metro area scores highest, at 86 (high). Among 10 scored counties in Alabama, Baldwin County scores highest, at 84 (high). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
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. Alabama scores 46 for dry cleaners (lower middle), #30 of the 50 states and DC.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Alabama. It maps the dry cleaners on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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