Jefferson County, county in Alabama, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 655,342 inhabitants. The county was created 204 years ago in 1819. Its county seat is Birmingham.
There are 44 city/town in Jefferson County, AL. The largest city of Jefferson County is Birmingham with a population of 206,950. Other cities include, Hoover population 85,959, Vestavia Hills population 34,317, City of Bessemer population 27,053, Bessemer population 26,043
Anchored by Birmingham, the most populous city in Alabama, Jefferson County contains a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities that make up the Birmingham-Warrior River in northern Alabama. Hoover is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.">Hoover metropolitan area. With over 660,000 residents, Birmingham serves as the economic and cultural core with its civil rights history, banking and finance sector, and revitalized culinary and arts scene.
Just south of Birmingham is the planned community of Homewood, praised for its top-ranked schools and family-friendly vibe. The affluent suburb of Mountain Brook provides easy access to urban amenities with a peaceful residential feel. Vestavia Hills and Hoover offer other popular middle-class suburbs.
Further south, Bessemer retains its historic industrial roots while Pleasant Grove and Hueytown cater to those seeking affordable residences. In the north, small towns like Gardendale, Fultondale, and Morris provide a quieter way of life.
From the steel mills of industrial Birmingham to the rolling hills of its rural outskirts, Jefferson County contains a broad mix of communities united by a common heritage and metropolitan ties.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Adamsville | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA | 4,211 |
Argo | Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA | 4,278 |
Bessemer | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 26,043 |
Birmingham | The most populous city in Alabama. | 206,950 |
Brighton | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 2,824 |
Brookside | Town in Alabama | 1,323 |
Cahaba Heights | Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States | 5,287 |
Cardiff | Town in Alabama | 55 |
Center Point | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 16,864 |
Chalkville | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 3,901 |
City of Bessemer | Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 27,053 |
City of Homewood | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 25,708 |
City of Midfield | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 5,284 |
Clay | City in Alabama, United States | 10,042 |
Forestdale | Unincorporated community in Alabama | 10,162 |
Fultondale | City in Jefferson County, Alabama | 9,269 |
Gardendale | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 14,113 |
Grayson Valley | Unincorporated community in Alabama | 5,736 |
Graysville | Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 2,066 |
Homewood | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 25,174 |
Hoover | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama. | 85,959 |
Hueytown | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 15,202 |
Irondale | Town in Alabama, United States | 13,226 |
Kimberly | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America | 3,620 |
Leeds | City in Jefferson, St. | 12,026 |
Lipscomb | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America | 2,110 |
Maytown | Town | 364 |
McDonald Chapel | Census designated place | 717 |
Midfield | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 4,955 |
Minor | Census designated place | 1,094 |
Morris | Town in Alabama | 2,182 |
Mountain Brook | City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama | 20,413 |
Mulga | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America | 798 |
North Johns | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America | 143 |
Pinson | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States | 7,060 |
Pleasant Grove | City in western Jefferson County, Alabama | 10,260 |
Rock Creek | City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States | 1,456 |
Sylvan Springs | Town | 1,482 |
Tarrant | City in Alabama, United States | 6,081 |
Trafford | Town | 604 |
Trussville | City in Jefferson and St. | 23,048 |
Vestavia Hills | City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States | 34,317 |
Warrior | City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA | 3,190 |
West Jefferson | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America | 415 |