Jefferson County, Alabama

In four numbers

People

667,755

Median household income

$66,388

±1,491

Unemployed

4.7%

15,431 of 326,550 in the labour force

Homes with broadband

90.4%

244,084 of 269,883 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

• Alabama Aerospace and Aviation

  Independent charter district1 schools

  1414 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL, 35020

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Bessemer City

  School district9 schools

  1621 5th Ave N, Bessemer, AL, 35020

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Birmingham City

  School district49 schools

  2015 Park Place North, Birmingham, AL, 35203

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Empower Schools of Alabama

  Independent charter district2 schools

  751A Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL, 35020

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Fairfield City

  School district6 schools

  6405 Ave D, Fairfield, AL, 35064

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Freedom Prep Academy

  Independent charter district1 schools

  630 1st Avenue S, Birmingham, AL, 35205

  Federal record.

• Homewood City

  School district5 schools

  450 Dale Avenue, Homewood, AL, 35209

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Hoover City

  School district18 schools

  2810 Metropolitan Way, Hoover, AL, 35243

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• i3 Academy

  Independent charter district2 schools

  1 55th Place South, Birmingham, AL, 35212

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Jefferson County

  School district57 schools

  2100 18th Street S, Birmingham, AL, 35209

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Leeds City

  School district4 schools

  1517 Hurst Avenue, Leeds, AL, 35094

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Legacy Prep

  Independent charter district2 schools

  1500 Daniel Payne Drive, Birmingham, AL, 35214

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Magic City Acceptance Academy

  Independent charter district1 schools

  75 Bagby Drive, Homewood, AL, 35209

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Midfield City

  School district4 schools

  417 Parkwood St, Midfield, AL, 35228

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Mountain Brook City

  School district6 schools

  32 Vine Street, Mountain Brook, AL, 35213

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Tarrant City

  School district3 schools

  1318 Alabama St, Tarrant, AL, 35217

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Trussville City

  School district5 schools

  476 Main Street, Trussville, AL, 35173

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• Vestavia Hills City

  School district9 schools

  1204 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

• Adamsville Farmers' Market

  3633 Gray Ave., Adamsville, AL, 35005

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Bessemer Farmers Market

  2 19TH ST N, BESSEMER, AL, 35020

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Pepper Place Market

  2829 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham, AL, 35233

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Rocky Ridge Church Farmers' Market

  2404 Altadena Rd., Birmingham, AL, 35243

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Ross Bridge Farmers' Market

  2101 Grand Ave., Birmingham, AL, 35226

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• The Market at Pepper Place

  2829 2ND AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• The Summit Farmers' Market

  214 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL, 35243

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• UAB Farmers' Market

  18th St. S. & 6th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL, 35233

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Center Point Parkway Market

  335 Polly Reed Rd., Center Point, AL, 35215

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Gardendale Farmers' Market

  857 Main St., Gardendale, AL, 35071

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Leeds Farmers' Market

  7901 Parkway Dr., at 6th St., Leeds, AL, 35094

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Pinson Farmers' Market

  4509 Center Point Rd., Pinson, AL, 35126

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Trussville Fresh Farmers' Market

  Parkway Dr., Trussville, AL, 35173

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

• Alabama Farmers' Market

  344 Finley Ave., West Birmingham, AL, 35204

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.