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Jefferson County

State:
Alabama
County Seat:
Birmingham

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 658,517 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 1st largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 658,230 and has seen a growth of 0.04% since that time.

658,517
Total Population
592
Population Density (miĀ²)
1
Population Rank (State)
-2.2K -0.33%
Annual Population Growth

Jefferson County Population

Jefferson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 49.25% White, 42.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White329,85249.25%
Black or African American284,39042.46%
Two or more races25,4483.8%
Other race16,1542.41%
Asian12,2021.82%
Native American1,5100.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1880.03%

Jefferson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson County's average per capita income is $48,225. Household income levels show a median of $64,589. The poverty rate stands at 16.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$114,924$153,575
Families$85,260$121,396
Households$64,589$97,165
Non Families$39,779$56,400

$48,225

Average Income

$64,589

Median Household Income

16.33%

Poverty Rate