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Shelby County Business Data
Businesses, industries, trucking companies, banks and bankruptcies in Shelby County, Alabama.
- Employer establishments
- 5,610
- 2023
- Employees
- 87,718
- Average annual pay
- $62,569
- Nonemployer businesses
- 22,140
- $1.35B receipts, 2024
Industries
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| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 709 | 11,256 | $34,535 |
| Professional and technical services | 660 | 4,577 | $89,721 |
| Construction | 577 | 7,428 | $71,229 |
| Health care and social assistance | 563 | 8,394 | $57,279 |
| Other services | 522 | 4,424 | $39,861 |
| Accommodation and food services | 450 | 8,735 | $21,899 |
| Wholesale trade | 404 | 5,593 | $91,854 |
| Finance and insurance | 398 | 9,440 | $91,386 |
| Administrative and support services | 354 | 7,449 | $53,632 |
| Real estate and rental | 327 | 1,745 | $66,514 |
| Manufacturing | 159 | 5,350 | $72,442 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 126 | 2,060 | $77,012 |
| Information | 114 | 3,065 | $84,352 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 92 | 1,499 | $21,904 |
| Educational services | 69 | 773 | $30,620 |
| Management of companies | 46 | 3,415 | $74,976 |
| Utilities | 13 | 1,547 | $118,004 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 | 215 | $78,944 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 10 | 748 | $137,025 |
Total annual payroll: $5.49B
Establishments by number of employees
2023
- 1 to 4 employees3,00553.6%
- 5 to 9 employees1,00918.0%
- 10 to 19 employees70912.6%
- 20 to 49 employees57510.2%
- 50 to 99 employees1863.3%
- 100 to 249 employees851.5%
- 250 to 499 employees280.5%
- 500 to 999 employees90.2%
- 1,000 or more employees40.1%
Trucking companies
1,293 active carriers with 6,635 power units and 6,890 drivers
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| Company | Power units | Drivers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec Industries IncUSDOT 121373 | 649 | 750 | Private |
| Virginia Concrete Company LLCUSDOT 161517 | 386 | 310 | Private |
| Gridco IncUSDOT 4064076 | 319 | 354 | Private |
| Apac-Alabama IncUSDOT 1753800 | 198 | 113 | Passenger |
| Vulcan Materials Asphalt and Construction LLCUSDOT 226100 | 115 | 192 | For hire |
| Southeastern Food Merchandisers LPUSDOT 272808 | 109 | 45 | For hire |
| TCS Materials LLCUSDOT 439563 | 103 | 82 | Private |
| University Transportation IncUSDOT 2544514 | 100 | 100 | For hire |
| Calmat CoUSDOT 1024955 | 89 | 89 | Private |
| Allpro Distributing IncUSDOT 716316 | 88 | 105 | Private |
Banks headquartered in Shelby County
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| Bank | Total assets | Deposits | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central State Bank | $890.7M | $810.3M | 7 |
Business bankruptcies
Alabama by county14 business cases (2 under Chapter 11) and 716 cases in all were filed in the 12 months ending June 2026.
County Business Patterns counts employer establishments by the county where they are located. The Census Bureau adds small random noise to protect confidentiality, and some small cells are withheld (shown as Not reported).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns, FMCSA, FDIC and the U.S. Courts · Last updated 12/31/2023