Jefferson County, AL Demographics
What is the population of Jefferson County?
There are 774,495 residents in Jefferson County, with a median age of 39.9. Of this, 47.82% are males and 52.18% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.36% of the resident pool in Jefferson County, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.26%. Additionally, 2.38% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 659,612 people in Jefferson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 774,495 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 370,373 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 404,122 | -0.0% |
Male Population 47.82%
Female Population 52.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.9 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 738,568 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,531 | -2.9% |
| Not Citizen | 18,396 | 3.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.36%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.26%
Not Citizen 2.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,490 | 7.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 66,112 | -5.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 22,763 | 3.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 14,862 | 6.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 659,612 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.33%
Moved from Same County 8.63%
Moved from Same State 2.97%
Moved from Different State 1.94%
Same House as Last Year 86.13%
What are the employment statistics in Jefferson County?
White-collar workers make up 79.91% of the working population in Jefferson County, while blue-collar employees account for 20.09%. There are also 30,314 entrepreneurs in Jefferson County (8.33% of the workforce); 246,763 workers employed in private companies (67.81%); and 54,019 people working in governmental institutions (14.84%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 290,805 | 0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 73,109 | 2.7% |
White Collar 79.91%
Blue Collar 20.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 30,314 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 246,763 | 0.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 54,019 | 4.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 32,818 | 2.5% |
Self Employees 8.33%
Private Companies 67.81%
Governmental Workers 14.84%
Not for Profit Companies 9.02%
How many households are there in Jefferson County?
There are a total of 305,767 households in Jefferson County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.45% of these Jefferson County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.55%. Additionally, 28.66% of households have children and 71.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 305,767 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 190,959 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 114,808 | 1.9% |
Family Households 62.45%
Non-Family Households 37.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 87,636 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 218,131 | 1.2% |
Households with Children 28.66%
Households without Children 71.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Jefferson County?
The average annual household income in Jefferson County is $85,636, while the median household income sits at $63,521 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,116, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,778. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,796 and $49,628, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,636 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $63,521 | 8.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 638,801 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jefferson County?
There are 351,515 housing units in Jefferson County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 305,767 occupied housing units in Jefferson County, 65.97% are owner-occupied, while 34.03% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $181,450. In general, housing costs reach $938 per month in Jefferson County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 351,515 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 29,568 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 17,532 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 42,081 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 42,256 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 56,003 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 44,326 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 46,398 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 46,073 | 2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 25,840 | 13.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,438 | 320.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 305,767 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 201,727 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $104,040 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 65.97%
Renter Occupied 34.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 125,171 | 0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 76,556 | 3.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $181,450 | 14.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $141,700 | 19.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $938 | 10.7% |
With Mortgage 62.05%
Without Mortgage 37.95%
What is the level of education in Jefferson County?
Approximately 31.73% of the population in Jefferson County holds a high school degree (that's 195,088 residents), while 24.96% have attained a college certificate (153,460 locals) and 20.87% have a bachelor's degree (128,323 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,142 | 1.7% |
| Some High School | 195,088 | -0.1% |
| Some College | 153,460 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 44,628 | -2.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 128,323 | 0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 80,250 | 6.0% |
No High School 2.14%
Some High School 31.73%
Some College 24.96%
Associate Degree 7.26%
Bachelor's Degree 20.87%
Graduate Degree 13.05%
What is the marital status of Jefferson County residents?
A total of 216,172 people in Jefferson County have never been married (which represents 33.63% of the total population), while 294,839 of them are wedded (45.87%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 12,264 (1.91%) and 77,615 (12.08%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 216,172 | 1.0% |
| Married | 294,839 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 12,264 | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 41,847 | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 77,615 | 77,615.0% |
Never Married 33.63%
Married 45.87%
Separated 1.91%
Widowed 6.51%
Divorced 12.08%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jefferson County?
The top three means of transportation people in Jefferson County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 314,711 residents commute by car, 4,690 prefer going to work by walking and 2,037 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 314,711 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,037 | -6.2% |
| Railroad | 9 | -87.1% |
| Bicycle | 465 | 4.3% |
| Motorcycle | 182 | -20.9% |
| TaxiCab | 230 | -9.1% |
| Walk | 4,690 | 2.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Jefferson County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35036 | 110 | 69 | $0.00 | $53,112.00 |
| 35060 | 296 | 156 | $0.00 | $56,119.00 |
| 35061 | 1,389 | 417 | $59,010.00 | $78,996.00 |
| 35062 | 8,623 | 3,235 | $64,669.00 | $77,873.00 |
| 35064 | 9,995 | 3,792 | $45,685.00 | $56,404.00 |
| 35005 | 8,194 | 2,927 | $55,017.00 | $69,701.00 |
| 35006 | 3,391 | 1,232 | $63,521.00 | $80,491.00 |
| 35020 | 25,713 | 10,049 | $31,257.00 | $45,978.00 |
| 35022 | 23,237 | 9,188 | $74,951.00 | $91,558.00 |
| 35023 | 25,335 | 8,600 | $67,141.00 | $80,301.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.