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Glen Iris

Alabama · Birmingham · 6,872 residents · 1.918 sq mi
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Glen Iris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,332. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $266,914. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 52% 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 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(3,573)
Black35%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(359)
Asian5%(342)
Other2.8%(191)
Diversity Score75.1%(5,163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(3,573)
Black35%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(359)
Asian5%(342)
Other2.8%(191)
Diversity Score75.1%(5,163)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
9.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama?

Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama has about 6,872 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama?

The typical household in Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama earns about $55,332 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama expensive?

In Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $266,914, and the typical rent is about $1,148 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 51.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Iris, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 15.6% of people in Glen Iris, 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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