Limestone County, Alabama
Limestone County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Limestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 82,782 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 102,228 inhabitants. Its county seat is Athens. The county was created 208 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Limestone County at a glance
Limestone County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
AthensPopulation 28,643
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Quick Facts about Limestone County
| Population | 102,228 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Limestone County |
| Twitter username | limestonecounty |
| Plate code | 44 |
| Area | 1572 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8101,-86.9814 |
| Named for | Limestone Creek |
| Altitude | 712 feet / 217 meters |
| Capital | Athens |
| Establishment | February 06, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:02:16 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 65 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 19.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Limestone County is located at 34°48'36"N 86°58'53"W (34.8100800, -86.9813700). It has 6 neighbors: Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Madison County, Morgan County, Giles County and Lincoln County.
Limestone County map
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The largest city of Limestone County is Athens with a population of 28,643. Other cities include, Elkmont population 528 and Mooresville population 60. See all Limestone County cities & populated places.
Limestone County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Limestone County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 28,643 | County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States |
| Elkmont | 528 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Mooresville | 60 | Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Limestone County increased by 19.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82,782 | - | census |
| 2011 | 85,557 | 3.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 87,326 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 88,916 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 90,599 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 91,565 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 92,847 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 94,130 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96,177 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 98,915 | 2.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 102,228 | 3.24% | estimation process |
People born in Limestone County (8)
People born in Limestone County, including politician Edmund Pettus, singer Jake Hess, electric blues and soul blues musician J.J. Malone, .
More notable people
- Oscar Richard Hundley (United States federal judge) he was born in 30/10/1855
- Henry Cousins Chambers (American politician) he was born in 26/07/1823
- Dan Williams (American politician) he was born in 06/06/1942
- Thomas H. Malone he was born in 01/01/1834
- Karl E. Burgreen he was born in 16/10/1911
Other places with the same name (1)
- Limestone County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 23,340 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |