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Hoover

Alabama · 81,619 residents · 49.354 sq mi
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Hoover is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,960. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $262,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% 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
81,619
+30%since 2000
from 62,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,654 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K50K66K82K98K1990201020202024Hoover
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,960
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,982 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,141
+17%since 2000
from $33,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $712 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(53,616)
Black6.7%(4,230)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(2,380)
Asian2.9%(1,811)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(19,300)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(59,254)
Black14.7%(12,008)
Hispanic / Latino6%(4,915)
Asian5%(4,120)
Other0.9%(772)
Diversity Score54.7%(44,634)
Diversity Score
55
+78%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoover, Alabama?

Hoover, Alabama has about 81,619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoover, Alabama?

The typical household in Hoover, Alabama earns about $72,960 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoover, Alabama expensive?

In Hoover, Alabama, the median home is worth about $262,000, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Hoover, Alabama?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hoover, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoover, Alabama?

About 5.6% of people in Hoover, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoover, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoover, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41,831 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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