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Argo, AL

City in St. Clair County, Alabama.

Population

4,479

Land area

10.7sq mi

People per sq mi

419

ZIP codes

0

Argo and its ZIP codes

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Argo at a glance

  • Argo is about 4.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $105,128, 64% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,100 (18% above Alabama).

Local data for Argo, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Argo, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$105,128

Poverty rate

1.1%

Median home value

$248,100

Homeownership

92.4%

Bachelor's or higher

31.7%

Median age

33.1

Average commute

33.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (705), German Americans (505), Scottish Americans (80).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Clair County. PPP loans are for Argo.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,291

22,380 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,878

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$692M

FY 2026, $7,597 per person

St. Clair County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Argo, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.4%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.7%

Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Argo, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

478

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

301

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 31°F

57.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Argo, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.6%

U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.2%

U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts

Cities near Argo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MargaretCity2.6 mi9.8
OdenvilleCity5.2 mi14
SpringvilleCity5.7 mi9.6
MoodyCity6 mi24.5
ClayCity6 mi11.3
TrussvilleCity6.9 mi35.7
Grayson ValleyCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.9
RemlapCensus-designated place10 mi16.3
LeedsCity11 mi22.8
Center PointCity11 mi6.2
PinsonCity12 mi11.9
DunnavantCensus-designated place13 mi19.3
IrondaleCity14 mi17.3
Highland LakeTown15 mi1.6
AllgoodTown15 mi1.1
Pell CityCity16 mi25

Frequently asked questions

What county is Argo, AL in?
Argo is in St. Clair County, Alabama.
What is the population of Argo, AL?
About 4,479 people live in Argo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Argo?
Nearby places include Margaret (2.6 mi), Odenville (5.2 mi), Springville (5.7 mi), Moody (6 mi), Clay (6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023