Vestavia Hills, AL Demographics
What is the population of Vestavia Hills?
There are 38,600 residents in Vestavia Hills, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.04% are males and 51.96% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.31% of the resident pool in Vestavia Hills, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.56%. Additionally, 2.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 33,619 people in Vestavia Hills currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,600 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 18,545 | -0.8% |
| Female Population | 20,055 | 1.2% |
Male Population 48.04%
Female Population 51.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 36,018 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,762 | -7.5% |
| Not Citizen | 820 | 1.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.31%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.56%
Not Citizen 2.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 61 | -15.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,109 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 714 | 10.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 609 | 5.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 33,619 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.16%
Moved from Same County 8.16%
Moved from Same State 1.87%
Moved from Different State 1.6%
Same House as Last Year 88.21%
What are the employment statistics in Vestavia Hills?
White-collar workers make up 92.69% of the working population in Vestavia Hills, while blue-collar employees account for 7.31%. There are also 2,672 entrepreneurs in Vestavia Hills (13.71% of the workforce); 12,422 workers employed in private companies (63.72%); and 2,686 people working in governmental institutions (13.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,069 | -0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 1,425 | -6.9% |
White Collar 92.69%
Blue Collar 7.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,672 | 4.8% |
| Private Companies | 12,422 | -1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,686 | 1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,714 | -11.4% |
Self Employees 13.71%
Private Companies 63.72%
Governmental Workers 13.78%
Not for Profit Companies 8.79%
How many households are there in Vestavia Hills?
There are a total of 15,195 households in Vestavia Hills, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.9% of these Vestavia Hills households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.1%. Additionally, 34.6% of households have children and 65.4% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,195 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 10,773 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,422 | 1.4% |
Family Households 70.9%
Non-Family Households 29.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,258 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 9,937 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 34.6%
Households without Children 65.4%
What are the median and average incomes in Vestavia Hills?
The average annual household income in Vestavia Hills is $175,935, while the median household income sits at $127,582 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $134,167, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $140,897.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $175,935 | 11.7% |
| Median Household Income | $127,582 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,508 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vestavia Hills?
There are 16,383 housing units in Vestavia Hills, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 15,195 occupied housing units in Vestavia Hills, 76.72% are owner-occupied, while 23.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $479,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,710 per month in Vestavia Hills.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 16,383 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 95 | 137.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 105 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,660 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,576 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,280 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,070 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,590 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,785 | -3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,207 | 9.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 15 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,195 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,658 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,537 | -2.9% |
Owner Occupied 76.72%
Renter Occupied 23.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,809 | -0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,849 | 6.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $479,700 | 17.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $444,400 | 13.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,710 | 9.3% |
With Mortgage 66.98%
Without Mortgage 33.02%
What is the level of education in Vestavia Hills?
Approximately 16.68% of the population in Vestavia Hills holds a high school degree (that's 4,864 residents), while 15.16% have attained a college certificate (4,911 locals) and 35.43% have a bachelor's degree (10,332 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 72 | -18.2% |
| Some High School | 4,864 | 9.0% |
| Some College | 4,911 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,087 | -6.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,332 | -0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,385 | 1.7% |
No High School 0.25%
Some High School 16.68%
Some College 15.16%
Associate Degree 3.73%
Bachelor's Degree 35.43%
Graduate Degree 28.76%
What is the marital status of Vestavia Hills residents?
A total of 7,607 people in Vestavia Hills have never been married (which represents 24.63% of the total population), while 19,107 of them are wedded (61.86%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 327 (1.06%) and 2,430 (7.87%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,607 | 6.3% |
| Married | 19,107 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 327 | 22.9% |
| Widowed | 1,744 | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 2,430 | 2,430.0% |
Never Married 24.63%
Married 61.86%
Separated 1.06%
Widowed 5.65%
Divorced 7.87%
What are the most common means of transportation in Vestavia Hills?
The top three means of transportation people in Vestavia Hills use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 16,304 residents commute by car, 52 prefer going to work by walking and 5 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,304 | -1.0% |
| Bicycle | 5 | -72.2% |
| TaxiCab | 1 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 52 | N/A |
What is the median and average household income in Vestavia Hills by zipcode?
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.