Jefferson County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 667,755 | — | #103 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,388 | -11.7% | #1,479 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $240,000 | -14.9% | #985 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,193 | +2.6% | #546 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +24.6% | #2,071 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 667,755, making it the #103 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $66,388, ranking #1,479 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $240,000 (-14.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,193/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.
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90.6% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County, Alabama has a total population of 667,755, making it the 103rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $66,388, which ranks #1,479 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $240,000, 14.9% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,193 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (42.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%).
All data for Jefferson County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.