Dekalb
County Seat: Fort Payne
Population: 71,554
Civilian Labor Force: 31,256
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: 618,863
Population: 71,554
Civilian Labor Force: 31,256
County Residents Working in the County: 13,287
County Residents Working Outside the County: 13,096
Outside Residents Working in the County: 9,504
*Source: Jobs EQ and U.S. Census 2/2024
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heil Environmental | Garbage Truck Bodies | 1,000 |
| Koch/JCG Foods of Alabama | Poultry Processing | 800 |
| Moriroku Technology North America | Injected Plastic Automotive Parts | 580 |
| GameTime/PlayCore | Playground & Park Equipment | 460 |
| GH Metal Solutions | Plate / Sheet Metal Fabrication | 415 |
| Nucor-Vulcraft | Steel Joists | 330 |
| Plasman Corp LLC | Molding/Assembly Automotive Parts | 315 |
| Heritage Wire Harness | Wire Harness | 255 |
| Siemans Energy | Electric Coils | 250 |
| Polymer Industries | Plastic Manufacturing | 220 |
Source: Local economic development contacts 11/2026