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Birmingham

Alabama · 212,237 residents · 147.07 sq mi
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Birmingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,827. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $85,800. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212,237
−13%since 2000
from 242,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+3%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
191K212K232K252K273K1990201020202024Birmingham
2024198K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,827
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,775
+26%since 2000
from $15,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(57,096)
Black73.2%(177,709)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3,764)
Asian0.8%(1,900)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(120,554)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(44,819)
Black73.2%(155,258)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(7,704)
Asian1%(2,132)
Other0.9%(1,859)
Diversity Score52%(110,420)
Diversity Score
52
+5%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birmingham, Alabama?

Birmingham, Alabama has about 212,237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birmingham, Alabama?

The typical household in Birmingham, Alabama earns about $31,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birmingham, Alabama expensive?

In Birmingham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Birmingham, Alabama?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Birmingham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birmingham, Alabama?

About 26.4% of people in Birmingham, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birmingham, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Birmingham, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53,615 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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