Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, Alabama
In Jefferson County, Alabama, an estimated 106,039 of 646,605 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Alabama?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Alabama is 16.4%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, Alabama live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, Alabama, an estimated 106,039 of 646,605 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Alabama compare to the average for Alabama?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Alabama is 1.23% higher than the Alabama average. In Jefferson County, Alabama, an estimated 16.4% of 646,605 people live in poverty. In Alabama, 16.2% of 4,929,195 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Alabama compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Alabama is 30.16% higher than the US average. In Jefferson County, Alabama, an estimated 16.4% of 646,605 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Adamsville, Alabama 26.6% of 4,229 people.
- Argo, Alabama 4.4% of 4,416 people.
- Bessemer, Alabama 32% of 25,355 people.
- Birmingham, Alabama 26.1% of 191,322 people.
- Brighton, Alabama 37.8% of 2,957 people.
Under 18 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
22.1% of 148 thousand people
Under 5 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
19.6% of 39 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
23% of 108 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
21.9% of 147 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
14.3% of 386 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
15.9% of 144 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
13.3% of 242 thousand people
60 years and over
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
13.9% of 151 thousand people
65 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
13.5% of 110 thousand people
White
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
8.5% of 307 thousand people
Black or African American
23.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
23.9% of 275 thousand people
Asian
7.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
7.6% of 12 thousand people
Some other race
31.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
31.9% of 16 thousand people
Two or more races
14.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
14.8% of 33 thousand people
Hispanic
27% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
27% of 36 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
8% of 302 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
13.6% of 443 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
37.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
37.8% of 36 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
18.6% of 108 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
14.4% of 134 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
4.3% of 164 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
7.3% of 320 thousand people
Employed
6.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
6.4% of 309 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
4.8% of 154 thousand people
Female
8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
8% of 155 thousand people
Unemployed
32.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
32.5% of 11 thousand people
Male
29.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
29.6% of 7 thousand people
Female
37% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
37% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
14.2% of 513 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
2.8% of 240 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
20% of 91 thousand people
Did not work
26.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
26.3% of 182 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
26.1% of 142 thousand people
Male
23.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
23.1% of 66 thousand people
Female
28.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
28.7% of 75 thousand people
18 to 24 years
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
31.9% of 17 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
18.1% of 33 thousand people
35 to 44 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
24.9% of 16 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
25.8% of 16 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
35.5% of 23 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
26.7% of 20 thousand people
75 years and over
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
22.9% of 17 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
2.6% of 64 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
40.7% of 25 thousand people
Did not work
47.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
47.9% of 53 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, Alabama
2023
15.3%
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