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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Birmingham

Michigan · 19,291 residents · 4.793 sq mi
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Birmingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,861. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $300,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,291
−4%since 1990
from 19,997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,025 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 4,172 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+4%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Birmingham
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,861
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,573 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$59,314
+60%since 1990
from $37,061 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$300,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $153,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$994
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $773 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
24.2% rent
3.7
+39%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(19,756)
Black0.5%(92)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(127)
Asian0.7%(149)
Diversity Score4.5%(903)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(18,375)
Black0.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(230)
Asian1.5%(289)
Diversity Score8.8%(1,696)
9
+95%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.1%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.6%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birmingham, Michigan?

Birmingham, Michigan has about 19,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Birmingham, Michigan?

The typical household in Birmingham, Michigan earns about $80,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birmingham, Michigan expensive?

In Birmingham, Michigan, the median home is worth about $300,700, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Birmingham, Michigan?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Birmingham, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birmingham, Michigan?

About 2.9% of people in Birmingham, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birmingham, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Birmingham, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 706 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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