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Fastest-growing towns in Alabama
Ranked by our A place that is growing score out of 100, which is based on how much the number of people and the typical income grew over five years. Of the 69 towns in Alabama with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Foley ranks first with a score of 85. Gulf Shores and Calera follow, with 84 and 81. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Change in population | Change in income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foley | 85 | +29.6% | +52.1% | 24,026 |
| 2 | Gulf Shores | 84 | +33.7% | +46.2% | 16,401 |
| 3 | Calera | 81 | +27.8% | +41.6% | 17,714 |
| 4 | Auburn | 76 | +25.8% | +34.6% | 80,594 |
| 5 | Madison | 75 | +21.9% | +35.8% | 60,106 |
| 6 | Northport | 74 | +20.7% | +35.2% | 31,218 |
| 7 | Meridianville | 72 | +57.3% | +21.1% | 11,150 |
| 8 | Helena | 71 | +17.9% | +31.2% | 21,769 |
| 9 | Huntsville | 70 | +13.5% | +35.1% | 222,791 |
| 10 | Trussville | 69 | +21.9% | +26.8% | 26,673 |
| 11 | Cullman | 69 | +22.8% | +25.7% | 19,319 |
| 12 | Russellville | 68 | +10.4% | +34.3% | 10,799 |
| 13 | Muscle Shoals | 67 | +20.2% | +25.2% | 16,951 |
| 14 | Athens | 67 | +11.9% | +31.5% | 29,002 |
| 15 | Prattville | 66 | +9.9% | +33.1% | 39,482 |
| 16 | Opelika | 66 | +8.6% | +34.1% | 32,820 |
| 17 | Fairhope | 65 | +14.7% | +25.4% | 24,190 |
| 18 | Eufaula | 64 | +4.3% | +43.0% | 12,584 |
| 19 | Jacksonville | 64 | +14.1% | +25.6% | 14,437 |
| 20 | Spanish Fort | 64 | +24.0% | +18.4% | 10,662 |
| 21 | Boaz | 64 | +16.6% | +22.9% | 10,814 |
| 22 | Chelsea | 64 | +24.1% | +18.0% | 16,260 |
| 23 | Mountain Brook | 64 | +7.8% | +32.2% | 22,029 |
| 24 | Hartselle | 63 | +9.8% | +27.8% | 15,847 |
| 25 | Jasper | 62 | +5.8% | +34.6% | 14,442 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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