Hotels, motels and lodging in Jefferson County, AL: how many are there?

Jefferson County, Alabama had 129 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Jefferson County ranks 70th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 43 in Alabama.

129establishments with paid employees
70thof 2,243 US counties
1stof 43 counties in Alabama
~2,746jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Jefferson County, AL, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees3426.4%
5 to 91814%
10 to 192922.5%
20 to 493728.7%
50 to 9986.2%
100 or more32.3%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Jefferson County fits in Alabama

Alabama has 908 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 43 counties; Jefferson County has 14.2% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in Alabama

Other categories in Jefferson County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Jefferson County, AL?

129 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Jefferson County compare with other counties?

Jefferson County ranks 70th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 43 in Alabama.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Jefferson County?

26% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 37% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.