Jefferson County Map , Alabama, USA

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Map of Jefferson County - Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. Jefferson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Jefferson County located in the map, major cities in Jefferson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Jefferson County Map, Alabama

Jefferson County Map , Alabama, USA

About Jefferson County Map, Alabama: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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Map of Jefferson County, Alabama

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. It`s county seat is Birmingham. As per 2020 census, the population of Jefferson County was 667820 and population density of Jefferson was 600.9square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,111.28 sq mi (2,878 km2). Jefferson County was established on 1819.

Jefferson County Facts

ContinentNorth America
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
County SeatBirmingham
Largest City/TownBirmingham
EstablishedDecember 13, 1819
Total Area1,124 sq mi (2,911 sq km)
Land Area1,111 sq mi (2,877 sq km)
Water Area13 sq mi (34 sq km)
Population674,721 (Census 2020)
Population Density607 people per sq mi
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
Major HighwaysInterstate 20, Interstate 22, Interstate 59, Interstate 65, Interstate 459, Interstate 459, US 11, US 31, US 78, US 280
Major RiversBlack Warrior River, Cahaba River, Locust Fork
Neighboring CountiesWalker County, Blount County, St. Clair County, Shelby County, Bibb County, Tuscaloosa County
Famous ForBirmingham, Civil Rights history, iron and steel industry, healthcare, and higher education
Top AttractionsBirmingham Civil Rights Institute, Vulcan Park, Birmingham Zoo, Railroad Park, Barber Motorsports Park
Official WebsiteOfficial Website

About Jefferson County, Alabama

Jefferson County is located in north-central Alabama and was established in 1819. The county seat and largest city is Birmingham. It is the most populous county in Alabama and serves as the state's leading center for business, healthcare, education, finance, and transportation. The county is situated within the Appalachian foothills and is known for its rich industrial history, Civil Rights landmarks, and diverse cultural attractions.

Cities and Towns in Jefferson County, Alabama

City/TownPopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Birmingham (county seat)200,73333.5186°N, 86.8104°W
Hoover (partly in Jefferson County)92,60633.4054°N, 86.8114°W
Vestavia Hills39,10233.4487°N, 86.7878°W
Homewood26,41433.4718°N, 86.8008°W
Mountain Brook22,46133.5009°N, 86.7522°W
Bessemer26,01933.4018°N, 86.9544°W
Trussville26,12333.6198°N, 86.6080°W
Gardendale16,04433.6601°N, 86.8128°W
Hueytown16,10533.4512°N, 86.9961°W
Irondale13,49733.5387°N, 86.7072°W
Leeds (partly in Jefferson County)12,32433.5482°N, 86.5444°W
Center Point16,75633.6457°N, 86.6836°W
Fultondale9,26933.6146°N, 86.8047°W
Clay10,68833.7023°N, 86.5994°W
Pleasant Grove10,11033.4901°N, 86.9708°W
Fairfield9,42133.4857°N, 86.9194°W
Pinson7,71533.6887°N, 86.6836°W
Midfield5,36533.4612°N, 86.9086°W
Warrior3,24433.8140°N, 86.8092°W
Morris2,12633.7484°N, 86.8089°W
Brookside1,22633.6360°N, 86.9169°W
Brighton2,48333.4346°N, 86.9472°W
Graysville1,95033.6207°N, 86.9719°W
Kimberly3,84133.7728°N, 86.8058°W
Lipscomb2,14633.4257°N, 86.9250°W
Mulga82933.5498°N, 87.0048°W
Tarrant6,12433.5832°N, 86.7728°W
Adamsville4,36633.5901°N, 86.9592°W
Argo (partly in Jefferson County)4,23633.6929°N, 86.5005°W
Cardiff5533.6456°N, 86.9319°W
County Line (partly in Jefferson County)31133.8245°N, 86.7115°W
McDonald Chapel (CDP)1,05633.5215°N, 86.9185°W
Rock Creek (CDP)1,49533.5640°N, 87.0817°W

Best Golf Courses in Jefferson County, Alabama

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Ross Bridge Golf ResortHoover33.3642°N, 86.8803°W
Oxmoor Valley - Ridge CourseBirmingham33.4390°N, 86.9057°W
Oxmoor Valley - Valley CourseBirmingham33.4390°N, 86.9057°W
Oxmoor Valley - Short CourseBirmingham33.4390°N, 86.9057°W
Greystone Golf & Country Club - Founders CourseHoover33.4445°N, 86.6286°W
Greystone Golf & Country Club - Legacy CourseHoover33.4445°N, 86.6286°W
Highland Park Golf CourseBirmingham33.4862°N, 86.7842°W
Bent Brook Golf CourseBessemer33.3313°N, 87.0458°W
Mountain Brook ClubMountain Brook33.4936°N, 86.7355°W
Vestavia Country ClubVestavia Hills33.4542°N, 86.7768°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Jefferson County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 65 - major north-south interstate connecting Birmingham with Montgomery and Nashville
  • Interstate 20 and Interstate 59 - east-west and northeast corridors through Birmingham
  • Interstate 22 - connects Birmingham with northwest Alabama and Memphis
  • Interstate 459 - bypass route around the Birmingham metropolitan area
  • US Highway 31 - historic route through Birmingham and Hoover
  • US Highway 280 - major corridor linking Birmingham with eastern Alabama
  • US Highway 78 - connects Birmingham with Jasper and Georgia
  • US Highway 11 - parallels Interstate 20/59 through the county

Neighboring Counties of Jefferson County

  • Blount County (north)
  • Walker County (northwest)
  • St. Clair County (east)
  • Shelby County (south)
  • Bibb County (southwest)
  • Tuscaloosa County (west)

What are Top Attractions in Jefferson County, Alabama

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight NameCityFamous For
Birmingham Civil Rights InstituteBirminghamCivil Rights Movement history and exhibits
Vulcan Park and MuseumBirminghamLargest cast-iron statue in the world
Birmingham ZooBirminghamHundreds of animal species and family attractions
Railroad ParkBirminghamUrban green space and events venue
Barber Motorsports ParkLeedsWorld-class motorsports facility and museum
McWane Science CenterBirminghamInteractive science museum and aquarium
Sloss Furnaces National Historic LandmarkBirminghamHistoric iron-making facility
Alabama TheatreBirminghamHistoric performing arts venue
Oak Mountain State ParkHoover AreaHiking, biking, and outdoor recreation
Birmingham Botanical GardensBirminghamExtensive gardens and walking trails
Red Mountain ParkBirminghamAdventure trails and mining history
Regions FieldBirminghamMinor league baseball and entertainment
16th Street Baptist ChurchBirminghamHistoric Civil Rights landmark
Rickwood FieldBirminghamAmerica's oldest professional baseball park

Distance from Jefferson County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Birmingham to Hoover (Jefferson County), Alabama - 10 mi (16 km)
  • Birmingham to Homewood (Jefferson County), Alabama - 4 mi (6 km)
  • Birmingham to Vestavia Hills (Jefferson County), Alabama - 8 mi (13 km)
  • Birmingham to Bessemer (Jefferson County), Alabama - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Birmingham to Trussville (Jefferson County), Alabama - 15 mi (24 km)
  • Birmingham to Gardendale (Jefferson County), Alabama - 13 mi (21 km)
  • Birmingham to Alabaster (Shelby County), Alabama - 24 mi (39 km)
  • Birmingham to Pell City (St. Clair County), Alabama - 36 mi (58 km)
  • Birmingham to Jasper (Walker County), Alabama - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Birmingham to Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa County), Alabama - 58 mi (93 km)
  • Birmingham to Cullman (Cullman County), Alabama - 52 mi (84 km)
  • Birmingham to Montgomery (Montgomery County), Alabama - 92 mi (148 km)
  • Birmingham to Huntsville (Madison County), Alabama - 102 mi (164 km)
  • Birmingham to Anniston (Calhoun County), Alabama - 63 mi (101 km)
  • Birmingham to Atlanta, Georgia - 147 mi (237 km)

Nearest Airports

Nearest airport of Nearest airport of Baldwin is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

References

  1. QuickFacts - U.S. Census Bureau
  2. United States Census Bureau
  3. United States Geological Survey (USGS)
  4. National Geodetic Survey
  5. Official County Website
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