Birmingham, AL Demographics
What is the population of Birmingham?
There are 200,431 residents in Birmingham, with a median age of 35.9. Of this, 47.1% are males and 52.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.38% of the resident pool in Birmingham, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.61%. Additionally, 3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 160,350 people in Birmingham currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 200,431 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 94,413 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 106,018 | -0.8% |
Male Population 47.1%
Female Population 52.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.9 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 191,177 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,234 | -9.8% |
| Not Citizen | 6,020 | -2.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.61%
Not Citizen 3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 957 | 8.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 25,167 | -7.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,717 | 2.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,360 | 14.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 160,350 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.48%
Moved from Same County 12.68%
Moved from Same State 3.38%
Moved from Different State 2.7%
Same House as Last Year 80.76%
What are the employment statistics in Birmingham?
White-collar workers make up 77.21% of the working population in Birmingham, while blue-collar employees account for 22.79%. There are also 5,490 entrepreneurs in Birmingham (6.21% of the workforce); 60,441 workers employed in private companies (68.33%); and 14,104 people working in governmental institutions (15.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 68,299 | -2.5% |
| Blue Collar | 20,156 | 1.6% |
White Collar 77.21%
Blue Collar 22.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,490 | -8.9% |
| Private Companies | 60,441 | -2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 14,104 | 4.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,420 | -1.1% |
Self Employees 6.21%
Private Companies 68.33%
Governmental Workers 15.94%
Not for Profit Companies 9.52%
How many households are there in Birmingham?
There are a total of 84,999 households in Birmingham, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47.89% of these Birmingham households, while non-family units account for the remaining 52.11%. Additionally, 20.92% of households have children and 79.08% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 84,999 | -0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 40,704 | -2.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 44,295 | 1.2% |
Family Households 47.89%
Non-Family Households 52.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,778 | -0.6% |
| Households without Children | 67,221 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 20.92%
Households without Children 79.08%
What are the median and average incomes in Birmingham?
The average annual household income in Birmingham is $65,123, while the median household income sits at $42,464 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $45,545, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $49,158. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,857 and $35,633, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $65,123 | 9.7% |
| Median Household Income | $42,464 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 140,195 | -2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Birmingham?
There are 107,009 housing units in Birmingham, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1965. Of the 84,999 occupied housing units in Birmingham, 45.92% are owner-occupied, while 54.08% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $156,000. In general, housing costs reach $939 per month in Birmingham.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 107,009 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1965 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 17,898 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,030 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18,751 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16,257 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15,452 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,461 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,219 | -11.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,053 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 6,593 | 8.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 295 | 719.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 84,999 | -0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 39,033 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $45,966 | -0.8% |
Owner Occupied 45.92%
Renter Occupied 54.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 21,329 | -1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 17,704 | 1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $156,000 | 18.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $92,300 | 13.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $939 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 54.64%
Without Mortgage 45.36%
What is the level of education in Birmingham?
Approximately 37.57% of the population in Birmingham holds a high school degree (that's 60,653 residents), while 25.26% have attained a college certificate (41,502 locals) and 16.67% have a bachelor's degree (26,906 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,327 | -0.8% |
| Some High School | 60,653 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 41,502 | -4.6% |
| Associate Degree | 12,092 | -3.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,906 | -1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,670 | 2.0% |
No High School 2.68%
Some High School 37.57%
Some College 25.26%
Associate Degree 7.49%
Bachelor's Degree 16.67%
Graduate Degree 10.33%
What is the marital status of Birmingham residents?
A total of 80,187 people in Birmingham have never been married (which represents 47.81% of the total population), while 51,247 of them are wedded (30.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,445 (3.25%) and 24,294 (14.49%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 80,187 | 0.4% |
| Married | 51,247 | -2.4% |
| Separated | 5,445 | -11.9% |
| Widowed | 11,988 | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 24,294 | 24,294.0% |
Never Married 47.81%
Married 30.56%
Separated 3.25%
Widowed 7.15%
Divorced 14.49%
What are the most common means of transportation in Birmingham?
The top three means of transportation people in Birmingham use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 74,100 residents commute by car, 2,712 prefer going to work by walking and 1,517 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 74,100 | -2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,517 | -2.2% |
| Bicycle | 300 | 5.6% |
| Motorcycle | 104 | 3.0% |
| TaxiCab | 96 | -4.0% |
| Walk | 2,712 | 2.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Birmingham by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35061 | 1,389 | 417 | $59,010.00 | $78,996.00 |
| 35064 | 9,995 | 3,792 | $45,685.00 | $56,404.00 |
| 35068 | 8,016 | 3,564 | $74,066.00 | $84,486.00 |
| 35080 | 19,561 | 6,656 | $106,660.00 | $132,029.00 |
| 35094 | 15,406 | 5,834 | $69,548.00 | $85,903.00 |
| 35020 | 25,713 | 10,049 | $31,257.00 | $45,978.00 |
| 35203 | 3,157 | 1,542 | $42,596.00 | $73,680.00 |
| 35204 | 9,343 | 4,140 | $30,414.00 | $39,864.00 |
| 35205 | 19,047 | 9,309 | $48,681.00 | $79,826.00 |
| 35206 | 16,477 | 6,464 | $38,671.00 | $54,680.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.