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Five Points South

Alabama · Birmingham · 11,184 residents · 2.23 sq mi
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Five Points South has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $327,851. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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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)
Diversity Score78.6%(8,796)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(5,958)
Black26.8%(2,997)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(364)
Asian9.5%(1,065)
Other7.2%(800)
Diversity Score78.6%(8,796)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
11.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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