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World Population Review
Jefferson County, Alabama Population 2021
Jefferson County, Alabama's estimated population is 656,861 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Alabama is the largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 658,215 and has seen a growth of -0.21% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 656,861 | -856 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 657,717 | -856 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 658,573 | -856 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 659,429 | -170 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 659,599 | -744 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 660,343 | -112 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 660,455 | 483 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 659,972 | 707 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 659,265 | 1,204 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 658,061 | -48 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 658,109 | -106 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 658,215 | 6,690 | 1.03% |
| 1990 | 651,525 | -19,799 | -2.95% |
| 1980 | 671,324 | 26,333 | 4.08% |
| 1970 | 644,991 | 10,127 | 1.60% |
| 1960 | 634,864 | 75,936 | 13.59% |
| 1950 | 558,928 | 98,998 | 21.52% |
| 1940 | 459,930 | 28,437 | 6.59% |
| 1930 | 431,493 | 121,439 | 39.17% |
| 1920 | 310,054 | 83,578 | 36.90% |
| 1910 | 226,476 | 86,056 | 61.28% |
| 1900 | 140,420 | 51,919 | 58.66% |
| 1890 | 88,501 | 65,229 | 280.29% |
| 1880 | 23,272 | 10,927 | 88.51% |
| 1870 | 12,345 | 599 | 5.10% |
| 1860 | 11,746 | 2,757 | 30.67% |
| 1850 | 8,989 | 1,858 | 26.06% |
| 1840 | 7,131 | 276 | 4.03% |
| 1830 | 6,855 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.13%
County Website
State
Founded
December 13, 1819[1]
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
658,215
Growth Since 2010
-0.21%
Jefferson County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 341,768 | 51.81% |
| Black or African American | 283,311 | 42.95% |
| Some Other Race | 11,610 | 1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 10,914 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 10,433 | 1.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,443 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.03% |
Jefferson County, Alabama Population by Race
Jefferson County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Jefferson County, Alabama Population by Age
Jefferson County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 261,231 | 2.47 | 62.7 |
| Married | 108,239 | 3.15 | 82.6 |
| Non Family | 97,429 | 1.2 | 49.4 |
| Female | 44,340 | 3.36 | 44.4 |
| Male | 11,223 | 3.29 | 58.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Jefferson County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12,683 | 2.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32,001 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 118,636 | 26.38% |
| Some College | 97,742 | 21.73% |
| Associates Degree | 38,557 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91,545 | 20.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 58,579 | 13.02% |
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Jefferson County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jefferson County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 239,724 | 223,457 | 104,125 |
| Black | 184,909 | 162,541 | 37,611 |
| Hispanic | 12,501 | 8,094 | 2,174 |
| Asian | 7,378 | 6,630 | 4,505 |
| Other Race | 5,282 | 3,011 | 385 |
| 2+ Races | 4,566 | 4,059 | 1,607 |
| Native American | 1,086 | 739 | 108 |
| Islander | 108 | 72 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.06%.
Jefferson County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,562
Average Earnings
$46,659
Average Male
$33,619
Average Female
Jefferson County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jefferson County, Alabama Language by Age
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Jefferson County, Alabama Language
94.22% of Jefferson County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 5.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
Jefferson County, Alabama Language
Jefferson County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 277,497 | 66,310 | 23.90% |
| White | 321,757 | 27,304 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 25,110 | 6,324 | 25.19% |
| Other | 11,343 | 3,420 | 30.15% |
| Multiple | 10,555 | 2,217 | 21.00% |
| Asian | 10,230 | 1,125 | 11.00% |
| Native | 1,379 | 452 | 32.78% |
| Islander | 201 | 37 | 18.41% |
16.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
17.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Alabama is Native, with 32.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Alabama is White, with 8.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.02%.
Jefferson County, Alabama Poverty
Jefferson County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Jefferson County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jefferson County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Jefferson County, Alabama Marital Status
Jefferson County, Alabama Veterans by War
Jefferson County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,394 | 7.07% |
| Black | 16,751 | 7.90% |
| 2+ Races | 342 | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 124 | 9.94% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.09% |
| Other Race | 86 | 1.36% |
| Islander | 3 | 2.07% |
Jefferson County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Jefferson County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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9.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jefferson County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Jefferson County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Jefferson County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Jefferson County, Alabama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.91%
Native Born
4.09%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.91% of Jefferson County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 75.11% having been born in Alabama. 2.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Jefferson County, Alabama Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990