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 1 city/town in Jefferson County, AL. The largest city of Jefferson County is North Johns with a population of 143.
North Johns, Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
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-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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North Johns | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America | 143 |