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Birmingham

Michigan · 20,103 residents · 4.793 sq mi
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Birmingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $369,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 110% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% 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
20,103
+4%since 2000
from 19,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,194 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,025 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K20K21K22K1990201020202024Birmingham
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,529
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,151
+17%since 2000
from $59,314 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,191
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $994 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
−2%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(18,375)
Black0.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(230)
Asian1.5%(289)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(1,696)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(18,243)
Black3%(601)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(419)
Asian2.5%(500)
Other1.9%(387)
Diversity Score22.2%(4,473)
Diversity Score
22
+153%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
38.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birmingham, Michigan?

Birmingham, Michigan has about 20,103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birmingham, Michigan?

The typical household in Birmingham, Michigan earns about $101,529 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 $369,200, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.

How educated are people in Birmingham, Michigan?

About 74.5% 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 3.8% of people in Birmingham, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birmingham, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Birmingham, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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