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Trafford, AL
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Population
493
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
180
ZIP codes
0
Trafford and its ZIP codes
Trafford at a glance
- Trafford is 79% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Trafford, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Trafford.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Trafford, 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
90° / 31°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Trafford, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Trafford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| County LineTown | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WarriorCity | 3.8 mi | 9.8 |
| KimberlyCity | 4.6 mi | 7.3 |
| HaydenTown | 5.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Smoke RiseCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.7 |
| MorrisCity | 6.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Locust ForkTown | 7.3 mi | 3.9 |
| PinsonCity | 7.7 mi | 11.9 |
| RemlapCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 16.3 |
| GardendaleCity | 11 mi | 23 |
| ClayCity | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| NectarTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Center PointCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| ColonyTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Grayson ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trafford, AL in?
- Trafford is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Trafford, AL?
- About 493 people live in Trafford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trafford?
- Nearby places include County Line (1.2 mi), Warrior (3.8 mi), Kimberly (4.6 mi), Hayden (5.1 mi), Smoke Rise (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023