Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 666,064 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 658,230 and has seen a growth of 1.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (49.25%)
Black or African American (42.46%)
Two or more races (3.8%)
Other race (2.41%)
Asian (1.82%)
Native American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329,852 | 49.25% |
| Black or African American | 284,390 | 42.46% |
| Two or more races | 25,448 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 16,154 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 12,202 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 1,510 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate