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Birmingham

Missouri · 189 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Birmingham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% 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 $106,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
189
−12%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+28%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491812132452771990201020202024Birmingham
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,611
+68%since 2000
from $16,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(209)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(7)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score14.7%(28)
Diversity Score
15
+526%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Female
38.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birmingham, Missouri?

Birmingham, Missouri has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birmingham, Missouri?

The typical household in Birmingham, Missouri earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birmingham, Missouri expensive?

In Birmingham, Missouri, the median home is worth about $106,900, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Birmingham, Missouri?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Birmingham, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birmingham, Missouri?

About 12.3% of people in Birmingham, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birmingham, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Birmingham, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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