The en:Jefferson County Courthouse (Birmingham, Alabama)Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Jefferson County

Population
667,7552024
Higher than communities in Alabama
Household income
$66,3882024
More favorable than communities in Alabama
Home value
$240,0002024
More favorable than communities in Alabama
Unemployment
3.8%2026
Similar to communities in Alabama
Violent crime
7432023
Less favorable than communities in Alabama
Work from home
11.1%2024
Higher than communities in Alabama
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.Data from Polco

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What stands out in Jefferson County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Jefferson County with communities in Alabama or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2023, Jefferson County was more favorable than communities in Alabama on residents with access to places to exercise.
100th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL
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