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Minor, AL
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Population
762
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,148
ZIP codes
0
Minor and its ZIP codes
Minor at a glance
- Minor is about 11 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,321 a year, 34% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,900 (55% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,096 a month.
Local data for Minor, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minor, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,321
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$94,900
Median rent
$1,096/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.9%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (57), Mexican Americans (49), Scottish Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Minor.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,008
368,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.1B
FY 2026, $12,071 per person
How people get to work
Minor, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.5%
- Carpooled34.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minor, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,129
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minor, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Minor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgewaterCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.2 |
| McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.1 |
| MulgaTown | 2.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Pleasant GroveCity | 3.2 mi | 9.8 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MaytownTown | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| AdamsvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 26.2 |
| FairfieldCity | 4.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Sylvan SpringsTown | 5.4 mi | 9.3 |
| MidfieldCity | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| BrooksideTown | 6.8 mi | 6.3 |
| BrightonCity | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| CardiffTown | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ConcordCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| LipscombCity | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BirminghamCity | 7.9 mi | 147.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minor, AL in?
- Minor is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Minor, AL?
- About 762 people live in Minor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minor?
- Nearby places include Edgewater (1.2 mi), McDonald Chapel (1.4 mi), Mulga (2.2 mi), Pleasant Grove (3.2 mi), Forestdale (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023