Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 658,466 and a population density of 226 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 655,342 inhabitants. Its county seat is Birmingham. The county was created 204 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Jefferson County
| Population : | 655,342 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County |
| Plate code : | 1 |
| Area : | 2911 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital : | Birmingham |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1819 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:00:57 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jefferson County is located at 33°33'16"N 86°53'47"W (33.5543100, -86.8964900). It has 6 neighbors: Bibb County, Blount County, Saint Clair County, Shelby County, Tuscaloosa County and Walker County.
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The largest city of Jefferson County is Birmingham with a population of 206,950. Other cities include, Hoover population 85,959, Vestavia Hills population 34,317, Bessemer population 26,043 and Homewood population 25,174. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.
Jefferson County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Hoover | 85,959 | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama. |
| Vestavia Hills | 34,317 | City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States |
| Bessemer | 26,043 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Homewood | 25,174 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Trussville | 23,048 | City in Jefferson and St. |
| Mountain Brook | 20,413 | City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Center Point | 16,864 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Hueytown | 15,202 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Gardendale | 14,113 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Irondale | 13,226 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Leeds | 12,026 | City in Jefferson, St. |
| Pleasant Grove | 10,260 | City in western Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Forestdale | 10,162 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Clay | 10,042 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Fultondale | 9,269 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama |
- Official Website
Official website of Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 6 neighbours.
- Bibb County county in Alabama, United States
- Blount County county in Alabama, United States
- Saint Clair County county in Alabama, United States
- Shelby County county in Alabama, United States
- Tuscaloosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Walker County county in Alabama, United States
- Birmingham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 0.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 658,466 | - | census |
| 2011 | 658,109 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 658,061 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 659,265 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 659,972 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 660,455 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 660,343 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 659,599 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 659,429 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 658,573 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 655,342 | -0.49% | estimation process |
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People born in Jefferson County (12)
People born in Jefferson County, including baseball player Willie Mays, politician and businessman James D. Martin, Player of football Bob Gresham, .
List
- Jimmy Staggs (American DJ) he was born in 07/10/1935
- Paul Lehner (American baseball player) he was born in 01/07/1920
- Thomas Harrison (Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War) he was born in 01/05/1823
- Ernie Walker (American baseball player) he was born in 17/09/1890
- Thomas McAdory Owen (American lawyer, author, and historian) he was born in 19/11/1866
- Edmundson Parkes (American businessman) he was born in 22/11/1904
- David B. Todd Jr. he was born in 01/01/1935
- Martha Crystal Myers (American obstetrician, medical missionary in Yemen) she was born in 13/03/1945
- Josephus C. Vines (American politician, mayor of Brighton, Alabama) he was born in 10/07/1873
Other places with the same name (25)
- Jefferson County , Kentucky county in Alabama, United States with a population of 767,452 people.
- Jefferson County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 583,283 people.
- Jefferson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 250,127 people.
- Jefferson County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 226,543 people.
- Jefferson County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 108,095 people.
- Jefferson County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 85,038 people.
- Jefferson County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 65,377 people.
- Jefferson County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,939 people.
- Jefferson County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 57,486 people.
- Jefferson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 55,307 people.
- Jefferson County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 43,108 people.
- Jefferson County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,235 people.
- Jefferson County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 32,700 people.
- Jefferson County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 32,110 people.
- Jefferson County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 29,871 people.
- Jefferson County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 24,856 people.
- Jefferson County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,032 people.
- Jefferson County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 18,347 people.
- Jefferson County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,267 people.
- Jefferson County , Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,543 people.
- Jefferson County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,360 people.
- Jefferson County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,099 people.
- Jefferson County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 6,997 people.
- Jefferson County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 5,949 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
| Etowah County | 102,371 | County in Alabama, United States |
