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Mountain Brook

Alabama · 22,461 residents · 12.841 sq mi
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Mountain Brook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $666,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 193% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,461
+9%since 2000
from 20,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,749 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Mountain Brook
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,646
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,453
+56%since 2000
from $59,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$666,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,627
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(21,241)
Black0.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(351)
Asian1.1%(239)
Other0.3%(73)
Diversity Score8.4%(1,882)
Diversity Score
8
+121%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Brook, Alabama?

Mountain Brook, Alabama has about 22,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Brook, Alabama earns about $152,646 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 $666,500, and the typical rent is about $1,627 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Brook, Alabama?

About 85.6% 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 4.3% 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 2,651 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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