Jefferson County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01073
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 1111.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1124.15 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.553444
- Longitude
- -86.896536
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 646,112
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 495,652
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 622,833 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 23,281 | 3.6% |
| White | 319,491 | 49.4% |
| Black | 281,231 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 9,023 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 795 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 529 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,768 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 486,009 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,641 | 1.9% |
| White | 258,583 | 52.2% |
| Black | 216,160 | 43.6% |
| Asian | 7,250 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,187 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,351 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 667,755
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,425
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 102,090
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 323,438 | 48.4% |
| Black | 282,024 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 12,439 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 453,067
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 245,930 | 54.3% |
| Republican | 192,472 | 42.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,665 | 3.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 203,261 | 44.9% |
| Female | 249,787 | 55.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 217,665 | 48.0% |
| Hispanic | 8,377 | 1.8% |
| Black | 199,215 | 44.0% |
| Asian | 4,915 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 195,886
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 105,440 | 48.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,116 | 25.3% |
| Black | 77,626 | 39.0% |
| Asian | 1,373 | 27.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 83,540 | 41.1% |
| Female | 112,345 | 45.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 102,297 (22.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 164,101 (36.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 310,789
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $280,005
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,246
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 10.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.