Glen Iris is home to 6,872 people in Birmingham. Owners hold 32% of the housing stock. The median age is 29.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Density works out to 3,583 people per square mile. The average commute runs 18 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Glen Iris; 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 29.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,872
Population density
3,583 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.92 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,332
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,065
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$266,914
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,148
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.5%
67.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.62 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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-Hispanic52%(3,573)
Black35%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(359)
Asian5%(342)
Other2.8%(191)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(3,573)
Black35%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(359)
Asian5%(342)
Other2.8%(191)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
