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Birmingham, AL Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

1,192,583 Population
5,279.85 Square Miles
225.87 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.61%
18 to 34
21.95%
35 to 64
37.58%
65 and Over
17.86%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
5.06%
Native
94.94%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
49.54%
2000 to 2009
26.31%
1990 to 1999
11.07%
Before 1990
13.08%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
8.66%
High School Grad or Higher
91.34%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.88%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.7%
Dropped Out
3.3%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
92.33%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$40,270
Median Household Income
$74,954
Gini Index
0.47
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.25%
Unemployed
3.75%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
12.31%
Population Under 18
Poverty
16.62%
Non-poverty
83.38%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.11%
Non-poverty
88.89%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
27 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
8.66%
With Health Insurance Coverage
91.34%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.44
Number of Households
476,816
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
49.02%
Married
50.99%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
34.49%
Now Married
53.55%
Widowed
3.39%
Divorced
8.57%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
30.47%
Now Married
48.66%
Widowed
9.69%
Divorced
11.18%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.73%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
533,756
Occupancy Status
Occupied
89.33%
Vacant
10.67%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
70.84%
Renter Occupied
29.16%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
17.02%
For Sale
6.62%
Other
76.36%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1984
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.97%
Multi Unit
18.2%
Mobile Home
8.61%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.22%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
58.97%
Without Mortgage
41.03%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$263,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,262
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11.09%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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