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Mountain Brook

Alabama · 20,413 residents · 12.841 sq mi
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Mountain Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $566,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 211% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,413
−1%since 2000
from 20,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Mountain Brook
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,721
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,483 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,763
+30%since 2000
from $59,085 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$566,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+31%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(20,221)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(119)
Asian0.7%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(782)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(19,692)
Black1%(206)
Hispanic / Latino1%(198)
Asian0.9%(190)
Other0.2%(31)
Diversity Score7.5%(1,539)
Diversity Score
8
+99%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Brook, Alabama?

Mountain Brook, Alabama has about 20,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Brook, Alabama?

The typical household in Mountain Brook, Alabama earns about $130,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Brook, Alabama expensive?

In Mountain Brook, Alabama, the median home is worth about $566,500, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Brook, Alabama?

About 81.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Brook, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Brook, Alabama?

About 3.7% of people in Mountain Brook, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain Brook, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain Brook, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 603 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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