Jefferson County, AL Census & Demographic Data
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 6,855 | — | — |
| 1840 | 7,131 | +276 | +4.0% |
| 1850 | 8,989 | +1,858 | +26.1% |
| 1860 | 11,746 | +2,757 | +30.7% |
| 1870 | 12,345 | +599 | +5.1% |
| 1880 | 23,272 | +10,927 | +88.5% |
| 1890 | 88,501 | +65,229 | +280.3% |
| 1900 | 140,420 | +51,919 | +58.7% |
| 1910 | 226,476 | +86,056 | +61.3% |
| 1920 | 310,054 | +83,578 | +36.9% |
| 1930 | 431,493 | +121,439 | +39.2% |
| 1940 | 459,930 | +28,437 | +6.6% |
| 1950 | 558,928 | +98,998 | +21.5% |
| 1960 | 634,864 | +75,936 | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 644,991 | +10,127 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 671,324 | +26,333 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 651,525 | -19,799 | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 662,047 | +10,522 | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 658,466 | -3,581 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 674,721 | +16,255 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 664,744 | -9,977 | -1.5% |
Cities & CDPs in Jefferson County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | 196,357 | +6,262.8% (1880–2024) |
| 2 | Hoover | 93,013 | +6,577.2% (1970–2024) |
| 3 | Vestavia Hills | 38,151 | +853.8% (1960–2024) |
| 4 | Homewood | 27,919 | +357.5% (1930–2024) |
| 5 | Trussville | 27,079 | +807.2% (1970–2024) |
| 6 | Bessemer | 25,079 | +451.9% (1890–2024) |
| 7 | Mountain Brook | 21,701 | +159.6% (1950–2024) |
| 8 | Gardendale | 16,444 | +249.0% (1960–2024) |
| 9 | Hueytown | 16,185 | +169.9% (1960–2024) |
| 10 | Center Point | 15,603 | +64.2% (1960–2024) |
| 11 | Irondale | 13,545 | +342.7% (1900–2024) |
| 12 | McCalla | 12,965 | 0.0% (2020–2020) |
| 13 | Leeds | 12,573 | +397.2% (1930–2024) |
| 14 | Forestdale | 10,409 | +70.9% (1970–2020) |
| 15 | Clay | 10,241 | +15.6% (2000–2024) |
| 16 | Fairfield | 9,524 | +90.4% (1920–2024) |
| 17 | Pleasant Grove | 9,375 | +202.7% (1960–2024) |
| 18 | Fultondale | 9,325 | +80.6% (1970–2024) |
| 19 | Pinson | 7,781 | +9.8% (2000–2024) |
| 20 | Grayson Valley | 5,982 | +9.8% (2000–2020) |
| 21 | Tarrant | 5,806 | -20.9% (1930–2024) |
| 22 | Midfield | 4,930 | +38.6% (1960–2024) |
| 23 | Kimberly | 4,699 | +350.5% (1980–2024) |
| 24 | Adamsville | 4,181 | +73.3% (1970–2024) |
| 25 | Warrior | 3,247 | +23.9% (1970–2024) |
| 26 | Morris | 2,278 | +265.7% (1980–2024) |
| 27 | Brighton | 2,245 | -38.7% (1920–2024) |
| 28 | Lipscomb | 2,019 | -37.4% (1970–2024) |
| 29 | Graysville | 1,859 | -41.6% (1970–2024) |
| 30 | Concord | 1,690 | -6.6% (2000–2020) |
| 31 | Sylvan Springs | 1,613 | +258.4% (1980–2024) |
| 32 | Rock Creek | 1,471 | -1.6% (2000–2020) |
| 33 | Brookside | 1,357 | -3.7% (1980–2024) |
| 34 | Minor | 1,088 | -67.2% (1990–2020) |
| 35 | Mulga | 768 | +89.6% (1980–2024) |
| 36 | Edgewater | 746 | +2.2% (2000–2020) |
| 37 | McDonald Chapel | 739 | -29.9% (2000–2020) |
| 38 | Trafford | 599 | -11.0% (1980–2024) |
| 39 | West Jefferson | 477 | +33.6% (1980–2024) |
| 40 | Maytown | 314 | -41.6% (1980–2024) |
| 41 | North Johns | 126 | -48.2% (1980–2024) |
| 42 | Cardiff | 57 | -59.3% (1980–2024) |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 6,855 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 7,131 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 8,989 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 11,746 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 12,345 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 23,272 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 88,501 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 140,420 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 226,476 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 310,054 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 431,493 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 459,930 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 558,928 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 634,864 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 644,991 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 671,324 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 651,525 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 662,047 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 657,518 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 657,513 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 656,023 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 654,919 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 655,893 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 655,163 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 656,510 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 658,441 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 658,466 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 658,466 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 658,175 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 658,183 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 659,434 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 660,185 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 660,717 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 660,507 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 659,892 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 659,672 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 658,539 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 674,721 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 669,677 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 665,543 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 664,084 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 664,744 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)