Jefferson County, AL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,589
Per Capita Income
$39,826
Poverty Rate
16.3%
SNAP Recipients
13.9%
Gini Index
0.510
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.6%
$25K–$50K20.2%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K12.2%
$100K–$150K14.0%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+10.1%
The median household income in Jefferson County, AL is $64,589 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,826. 16.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.510 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).