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Spring Lake

Alabama · Birmingham · 5,206 residents · 1.972 sq mi
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The short version

Spring Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $169,810. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% more than the Birmingham median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Spring 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 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,206
Population density
2,640 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,932
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,110
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$169,810
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,405
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(591)
Black85.4%(4,447)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(114)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.9%(46)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,672)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(591)
Black85.4%(4,447)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(114)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.9%(46)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,672)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
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
5.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
Female
55.7%
Foreign born
1.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$57,958same
Home value$893,200+426%
Population5,840+12%
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Income$62,008+7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama has about 5,206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama earns about $57,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama expensive?

In Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $169,810, and the typical rent is about $1,405 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Lake, Birmingham, Alabama?

About 30.4% of people in Spring 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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