Five Points South is home to 11,184 people in Birmingham. This is an unusually credentialed place: 70% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 26.5. 10% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 5,015 people per square mile. Getting to work takes 14 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Five Points South; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,184
Population density
5,015 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.23 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,542
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,605
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$327,851
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,168
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.0%
90.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.83 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(5,958)
Black26.8%(2,997)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(364)
Asian9.5%(1,065)
Other7.2%(800)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(5,958)
Black26.8%(2,997)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(364)
Asian9.5%(1,065)
Other7.2%(800)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama?
Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama has about 11,184 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama?
The typical household in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama earns about $49,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama expensive?
In Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $327,851, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.
How educated are people in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama?
About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama?
About 22.2% of people in Five Points South, Birmingham, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.
