Limestone County is Alabama’s fastest growing for 7th straight year

For the seventh consecutive year, Limestone County was Alabama’s fastest growing county for 2025. The county’s population reached 122,928, an increase of 3,877 residents, or 3.3%, over 2024, continuing a sustained growth streak that has added more than 19,000 people since the 2020 Census.

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Alabama’s fastest growing county

Limestone County’s 18.7% total population increase since 2020 outpaces state and national averages, driven in part by major economic development wins that have positioned the county as one of the Southeast’s most competitive industrial markets.

The county’s workforce pipeline, being a part of the Huntsville Metro, and quality infrastructure have attracted billions in capital investment over recent years.

“Limestone County is growing because people see what we see every day; a community that invests in its future. Our commission is committed to making sure that as our population grows, our infrastructure, public services, and quality of life grow with it.”

Collin Daly, Chair of the Limestone County Commission

Bethany Shockney, President and CEO of the Limestone County Economic Development Association, said the economic development efforts of LCEDA will remain focused on ensuring that growth continues to benefit every corner of Limestone County.

“This isn’t a streak we take for granted. Every person who chose to put down roots here reflects the work our community has done to build a place where businesses and industries grow and families thrive. 

This growth is the result of strategic investment, a strong workforce, and the kind of quality of life you can’t manufacture.”

Bethany Shockney

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