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Jefferson County School District
Jefferson County School District is a unified school district in Alabama with a community population of 238,296. The median household income is $70,297 and the median age is 38.9.
238,296
Population
299
People / sq mi
$70,297
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Jefferson County School District covers 796 sq mi of land at 299.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,297
Median Household Income
$34,787
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$201,500
Median Home Value
$1,248
Median Rent
75.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.7%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson County School District serves a community with a population of 238,296 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Alabama.
The median household income in Jefferson County School District is $70,297, with a per capita income of $34,787. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
Jefferson County School District is 52.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 31.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jefferson County School District, 90.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jefferson County School District is $201,500, with a median rent of $1,248. The homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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Data for Jefferson County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0101920).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.