Jefferson County

As of 2021, Jefferson County, AL has approximately 667,820 residents. The demographic breakdown: 54.7% White, 42.0% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $51,550, with 18.9% of the population living below the poverty line. The county covers 1,124 square miles and includes the city of Birmingham, its largest city.

As of recent data, Jefferson County, AL, has a median home value of approximately $175,000. The homeownership rate stands around 65%, while the median rent is about $950 per month. The county’s housing market has seen a moderate annual appreciation rate of 4-5%. Approximately 70% of the homes are single-family dwellings, and the average household size is 2.5 people. The vacancy rate in the county is relatively low, around 7%, indicating a stable housing demand.

Note: Values are approximate and subject to change. Verify with local sources for the most current information.

Jefferson County, AL, commonly features elections for local, state, and federal positions. Key offices include County Commissioners, Sheriff, District Attorney, and state legislative representatives. For the latest elections, let's use the most recent 2022 midterms as an example:

• County Commission seats: 5 seats

  • District 1: Lashunda Scales (D) vs. Stephen Hoyt (R)
  • District 2: Sheila Tyson (D) vs. Adam Bourne (R)
  • District 3: Jimmie Stephens (D) vs. Brenda Mahlich (R)
  • District 4: Joe Knight (R) vs. Todd Henderson (D)
  • District 5: Steve Ammons (R) vs. Mary King (D)

• Sheriff: Mark Pettway (D) vs. Jared Hudson (R)

Voter turnout data and specific result percentages can be obtained from the Jefferson County Election Commission or the Alabama Secretary of State's website. Frequent updates can also be found closer to election dates.

As of the latest data, Jefferson County, AL exhibits the following education statistics: approximately 89% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, and around 31% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Comparatively, the national averages are approximately 88% for high school graduates and 33% for bachelor's degree holders. Within the state of Alabama, about 86% of residents have completed high school, and 25% possess a bachelor's degree or higher. Thus, Jefferson County has a marginally higher high school graduation rate compared to both state and national averages and an above-state-average but slightly below-national average for bachelor's degree attainment.

As of the latest available data, Jefferson County, AL has an approximate workforce of 310,000 individuals. Key industries include healthcare, retail trade, and educational services. The healthcare sector, anchored by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), employs over 50,000 people. Retail trade and education services follow, employing around 30,000 and 20,000 respectively.

Comparatively, healthcare's dominance in Jefferson County is more pronounced than the national average, where the sector employs around 14% of the workforce versus over 16% in Jefferson County. Alabama's state figures show healthcare and retail also as top industries, consistent with Jefferson County's trends. However, Jefferson County has a notably higher concentration in education services, partly due to UAB's influence.

Unemployment rates in Jefferson County recently hover around 3.6%, aligning closely with both state (3.1%) and national (3.7%) averages.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Jefferson County, AL, is around $56,000. This is below the national average household income, which is approximately $68,700, and the state average for Alabama, which stands at about $52,000. This suggests that while Jefferson County residents earn more on average than the overall Alabama population, they earn less than the national average.

These figures provide insight into the economic standing of Jefferson County in comparison to state and national levels.

As of the most recent data, Jefferson County, AL, has a mixed crime profile. The overall crime rate is about 3,634 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national average. Violent crime stands at around 656 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 385. Property crime is notable at approximately 2,978 per 100,000, against the national rate of 2,109.

Crime Statistics Table

This data reflects a high need for focused crime prevention efforts in the county.