Jefferson, AL County is a vibrant and diverse community whose population of 672,550 people is spread over an area of 589.66 people per square mile. The county is home to numerous businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, medical centers and educational institutions. Numerous year-round outdoor activities abound in the area such as fishing, hiking, camping and swimming. Demographic organizations include a variety of civic clubs and professional associations. Cultural attractions in Jefferson include museums and art galleries as well as popular annual sporting events like basketball tournaments and running races. There are also several local churches that provide spiritual growth opportunities for residents in the county. All these offerings make Jefferson a great place to live and work!
The population in Jefferson County is 672,550. There are 605 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jefferson County is 37.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jefferson County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jefferson County
- 44.9% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 21.0% have children, but are single
Race in Jefferson County
- 50.4% are White
- 42.4% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander