Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 672,265.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $208,948.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $63,595.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,086.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 15.9%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 78.5° and there are 133.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Birmingham, AL Population 200,431

Hoover, AL Population 91,995

Vestavia Hills, AL Population 38,600

Homewood, AL Population 27,557

Bessemer, AL Population 25,890

Trussville, AL Population 25,621

Mountain Brook, AL Population 22,259

Helena, AL Population 21,036

Hueytown, AL Population 16,655

Center Point, AL Population 16,279

Gardendale, AL Population 16,051

Irondale, AL Population 13,455

Leeds, AL Population 12,292

Clay, AL Population 10,315

Fairfield, AL Population 9,975

Fultondale, AL Population 9,756

Pleasant Grove, AL Population 9,549

Forestdale, AL Population 9,138

Pinson, AL Population 7,209

Tarrant, AL Population 6,077

Grayson Valley, AL Population 5,696

Midfield, AL Population 5,159

Argo, AL Population 4,416

Adamsville, AL Population 4,325

Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County), AL Population 4,224

Kimberly, AL Population 4,045

Warrior, AL Population 3,206

Brighton, AL Population 2,983

Graysville, AL Population 2,700

Sumiton, AL Population 2,516

Lipscomb, AL Population 2,390

Morris, AL Population 2,273

Concord, AL Population 1,698

Sylvan Springs, AL Population 1,521

Rock Creek, AL Population 1,446

Brookside, AL Population 1,157

Minor, AL Population 965

Edgewater, AL Population 793

Mulga, AL Population 720

McDonald Chapel, AL Population 686

Trafford, AL Population 511

West Jefferson, AL Population 507

Ma, AL Population 287

County Line town, AL Population 278

North Johns, AL Population 144

Cardiff, AL Population 26

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, AL Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 78.5°.

  • There are 87.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 133.3 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:22 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High78.5
Nice Days87.39
Rainfall133.3
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours5:22
78.5°
Average High
133.3
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Argocitybuilding
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Birmingham Al Montage
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Birminghamalskyline
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Alabama Theatre
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Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 672,265. The population has increased 2.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 672,550 2.1%
2021 658,615 -0.2%
2020 659,680 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 52.4% female with 352,552 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 47.6% male with 319,713 male residents.

Female
52.4% (352,552)
Male
47.6% (319,713)
Gender Jefferson County AL USA
Female 52.4% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 47.6% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 48.9% White with 328,951 White residents.

  • 42.6% African American with 286,423 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 570 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 11,690 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 160 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 2,913 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 13,608 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.2% Hispanic with 27,950 Hispanic residents.

White
48.9% (328,951)
African American
42.6% (286,423)
American Indian
0.1% (570)
Asian
1.7% (11,690)
Hawaiian
0.0% (160)
Other
0.4% (2,913)
Two Or More
2.0% (13,608)
Hispanic
4.2% (27,950)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County AL USA
White 48.9% 64.6% 58.9%
African American 42.6% 26.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.2% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Alabama

  • 6.6% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.6% (44,064)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (33,702)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (57,968)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (56,187)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (80,069)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (112,585)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (81,040)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.1% (94,751)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.3% (49,305)
$200,000 or more
9.3% (62,589)
Income Jefferson County AL USA
Less than $10,000 6.6% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 5.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 9.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 16.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 14.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.3% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.3% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (20,167)
9-12th Grade
6% (40,335)
High School / GED
26% (174,788)
Some College
21% (141,175)
Associate's Degree
8% (53,781)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (141,175)
Master's Degree
9% (60,503)
Professional Degree
4% (26,890)
Doctorate Degree
2% (13,445)
Education Jefferson County AL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 9% 6%
High School / GED 26% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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