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Birmingham

Iowa · 367 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 $48,854. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
−13%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+13%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3414164915656401990201020202024Birmingham
2024454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,854
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,939
+41%since 2000
from $15,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(345)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(9)
Diversity Score12.3%(45)
Diversity Score
12
+424%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birmingham, Iowa?

Birmingham, Iowa has about 367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birmingham, Iowa?

The typical household in Birmingham, Iowa earns about $48,854 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Birmingham, Iowa?

About 8.4% 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 16.6% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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