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Birmingham

Iowa · 448 residents · 1.014 sq mi
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Birmingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
448
+6%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
442 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3414164915656401990201020202024Birmingham
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,577
+13%since 2000
from $15,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(431)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score8.8%(40)
Diversity Score
9
+275%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birmingham, Iowa?

Birmingham, Iowa has about 448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birmingham, Iowa?

The typical household in Birmingham, Iowa earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birmingham, Iowa expensive?

In Birmingham, Iowa, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Birmingham, Iowa?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Birmingham, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birmingham, Iowa?

About 10.1% of people in Birmingham, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birmingham, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Birmingham, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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