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South East Lake

Alabama · Birmingham · 6,624 residents · 2.466 sq mi
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The short version

South East Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,787. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $127,529. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South East Lake; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,624
Population density
2,686 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,787
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,544
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,529
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$996
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.8%
69.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(1,192)
Black68.6%(4,546)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(579)
Asian0.8%(56)
Other3.8%(251)
Diversity Score60.9%(4,036)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(1,192)
Black68.6%(4,546)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(579)
Asian0.8%(56)
Other3.8%(251)
Diversity Score60.9%(4,036)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$36,578+5%
Home value$177,968+40%
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Income$31,567−9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama has about 6,624 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

The typical household in South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama earns about $34,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama expensive?

In South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $127,529, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South East Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 38.1% of people in South East Lake, 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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