Living in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
212,297
Unemployment
9.0%
Poverty
25.9%
Median Home
$91,100
Median Income
$37,375
Median Rent
$837
Birmingham SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
Birmingham, AL Crime Report
17,320Total Crimes
8,225.5Total Crimes / 100k People
232.12%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Birmingham / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 17,320 | 8,225.5 | 3,185.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 4,025 | 1,911.5 | 510.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 88 | 41.8 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 941 | 446.9 | 80.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,816 | 1,337.4 | 381.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 13,295 | 6,314.0 | 2,674.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 2,555 | 1,213.4 | 531.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 8,988 | 4,268.5 | 1,886.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,752 | 832.1 | 256.5 | 219.9 |
Birmingham, AL Cost Of Living
81Birmingham's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Birmingham | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Birmingham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 212,297 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 212,021 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 212,265 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 212,424 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 212,211 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 211,705 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 212,295 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 213,180 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 214,348 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 216,392 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Birmingham
| Race | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.8% | 65.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 69.6% | 26.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 4.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Birmingham
| Gender | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Birmingham for adults over 25
| Education | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Birmingham, Alabama
| Income | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.6% | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.4% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
