Birmingham, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2023-08-10

Living In Birmingham, Alabama Summary

Life in Birmingham research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Birmingham over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Birmingham:

  • The population in Birmingham is 202,234.

  • The median home value in Birmingham is $102,900.

  • The median income in Birmingham is $39,403.

  • The cost of living in Birmingham is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Birmingham is $906.

  • The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 8.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Birmingham is 25.5%.

Birmingham SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8.5

Birmingham, AL Cost Of Living

87
Birmingham's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Birmingham Alabama National Average
Overall 87 90 100
Services 102 98 100
Groceries 94 98 100
Health 93 92 100
Housing 56 73 100
Transportation 96 91 100
Utilities 101 103 100

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Population over time in Birmingham

Year Population % Change
2021 210,928 -0.5%
2020 212,021 -0.1%
2019 212,265 -0.1%
2018 212,424 0.1%
2017 212,211 0.2%
2016 211,705 -0.3%
2015 212,295 -0.4%
2014 213,180 -0.5%
2013 214,348 -0.9%
2012 216,392 -

Race / Ethnicity in Birmingham

White
23.2% (46,836)
African American
68.6% (138,632)
American Indian
0.1% (223)
Asian
1.4% (2,884)
Hawaiian
0.0% (71)
Other
0.5% (1,007)
Two Or More
1.9% (3,747)
Hispanic
4.4% (8,834)
Race Birmingham AL USA
White 23.2% 64.9% 59.4%
African American 68.6% 26.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.3% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.4% 4.5% 18.4%

Gender in Birmingham

Female
52.8% (106,814)
Male
47.2% (95,419)
Gender Birmingham AL USA
Female 52.8% 51.4% 50.5%
Male 47.2% 48.6% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Birmingham for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (4,044)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (18,201)
High School / GED
28.0% (56,625)
Some College
23.0% (46,513)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (16,178)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (36,402)
Master's Degree
7.0% (14,156)
Professional Degree
3.0% (6,067)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (4,044)
Education Birmingham AL USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 17.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Birmingham, Alabama

Less than $10,000
12.0% (2,417,462)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.3% (1,477,246)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (2,750,416)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.2% (2,675,691)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (2,595,763)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (3,343,490)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.5% (1,912,829)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.5% (1,713,009)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (688,372)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (649,118)
Income Birmingham AL USA
Less than $10,000 12.0% 7.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.3% 5.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 10.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.2% 10.0% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 13.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 17.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.5% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.5% 13.8% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 5.6% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.2% 5.1% 9.5%

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