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Jefferson County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Jefferson County has 665,742 residents, down 1.3% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 13,148 households moved in and 14,189 moved out (-1,041 net), while a net $158.1M of income left. Median household income is $66,388, the median home $240,000 and median rent $1,193 a month.
In Alabama: 47th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 44th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 10th of 67 counties for median household income · 7th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 2,379 | $188.3M |
| St. Clair County, AL | 722 | $42.1M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 631 | $37.6M |
| Blount County, AL | 356 | $19.0M |
| Madison County, AL | 350 | $18.6M |
| Walker County, AL | 295 | $13.1M |
| Montgomery County, AL | 281 | $16.5M |
| Mobile County, AL | 205 | $11.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County, AL | 2,889 | $229.5M |
| St. Clair County, AL | 1,072 | $74.1M |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 574 | $28.4M |
| Madison County, AL | 455 | $31.7M |
| Blount County, AL | 439 | $26.8M |
| Walker County, AL | 350 | $20.9M |
| Fulton County, GA | 246 | $20.2M |
| Cullman County, AL | 222 | $17.7M |
BizyFi in Jefferson County
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.