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Forest Park

Alabama · Birmingham · 5,761 residents · 2.317 sq mi
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The short version

Forest Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $420,070. Households here earn about 60% more than the Birmingham median. 66% 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 2 census tracts that make up Forest Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,761
Population density
2,486 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,706
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,255
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,070
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,277
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,381)
Black17.2%(990)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(148)
Asian1.5%(86)
Other2.7%(156)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,812)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(4,381)
Black17.2%(990)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(148)
Asian1.5%(86)
Other2.7%(156)
Diversity Score48.8%(2,812)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
3.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 5,934
Midtown
Pop 6,125
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Pop 6,110
Southcrest
Pop 6,534
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FOREST PARK VS
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Income$70,131−5%
Home value$348,521−17%
Population5,934+3%
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FOREST PARK VS
Midtown
Income$70,826−4%
Home value$319,401−24%
Population6,125+6%
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Income$70,263−5%
Home value$214,863−49%
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Income$75,389+2%
Home value$605,342+44%
Population6,534+13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama?

Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama has about 5,761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama?

The typical household in Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama earns about $73,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama expensive?

In Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $420,070, and the typical rent is about $1,277 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Park, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 10.8% of people in Forest Park, 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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