Dekalb
County Seat: Fort Payne
Population: 71,200
Civilian Labor Force: 29,988
DeKalb County is located in the northeastern portion of the State of Alabama. DeKalb County has a strong industrial base made up of more than 135 companies.
County Profile
Population within an approx. 45-mile radius of county seat: 978,100
Population: 71,200
Civilian Labor Force: 29,988
Unemployment Rate: 7.3% (May 2020 Preliminary 2020-AL Dept of Labor)
County Residents Working in the County: 20,065
County Residents Working Outside the County: 8,158
Outside Residents Working in the County: 5106
*Source: Jobs EQ 6/2020
DeKalb County Economic Development Authority
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Top Manufacturing Companies in Dekalb County
More than 135 manufacturing operations have found success in DeKalb County. These are the top ten:
| Company | Product | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Koch Foods, Inc. | Poultry Processing | 824 |
| The Children's Place Distribution Center | Distribution | 711 |
| Renfro Corporation | Hosiery | 575 |
| Heil Corporation | Garbage Truck Bodies | 545 |
| Rainsville Technology, Inc. | Injected Plastic Automotive Parts | 495 |
| PlayCore | Playground & Park Equipment | 425 |
| GH Metal Solutions | Plate / Sheet Metal Fabrication | 375 |
| Vulcraft, Inc. (NUCOR) | Steel Joists | 330 |
| Shaw Industries | Carpet Yarn | 315 |
| Polymer Engineering | Industrial Plastics | 280 |
Source: Local economic development contacts