Jefferson County, Alabama

Total Population: 669,744

County Seat: Birmingham

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Median Home Value

$224,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,589

Across all households

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)47.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)42.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Two or More Races2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

16.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

52.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,589

Mean Household Income

$97,165

Per Capita Income

$39,826

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$224,900

Median Rent

$1,132/mo

Total Housing Units

309,542

Owner-Occupied

63.7%

Renter-Occupied

36.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Married Couple Households

40.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.2%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

88.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01073.