Jefferson County is located in the state of Alabama. With a land mass of 1123 square miles, Jefferson County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in population it is at the top with 66,204 residents. Jefferson County's population density of urban makes it one of the least largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Birmingham, with a population of 462,031.
Jefferson County is one of the most wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Jefferson County residents is $39,576, putting the area in in the top fifth of all counties in Alabama. Reflecting this, the average home price in Jefferson County is $102,165, well above the state average of $81,737.
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