Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL local economy
7th
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL ranks in the 7th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 1,640 in January 2025, up 26.9% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 17 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 55,993 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 1,640 in January 2025, up 26.9% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 17 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL rank among United States metros?
- Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL ranks in the 7th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL?
- New business applications or registrations in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was 1,640 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was 17 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL was 55,993 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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