The most populous races in Birmingham are Black / African American (137,487 | 68.6%), White / Caucasian (49,861 | 24.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (8,039 | 4.0%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	2,972	1.5%
Black / African American	137,487	68.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific	71	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	8,039	4.0%
Native / Alaskan	329	0.2%
White / Caucasian	49,861	24.9%
Two or more Races	5,034	2.5%
Some other Race	4,677	2.3%
Total	200,431	100.0%

Ancestry in Birmingham

The most populous ancestries reported in Birmingham are American (23,244 | 11.6%), English (6,985 | 3.5%), Irish (5,536 | 2.8%), Subsaharan African (5,509 | 2.8%), and Mexican (5,026 | 2.5%), together accounting for 23.1% of all Birmingham residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	4,722	2.4%
Aleut	21	0.0%
American	23,244	11.6%
Arab	1,323	0.7%
Argentinean	22	0.0%
Australian	15	0.0%
Austrian	80	0.0%
Bahamian	72	0.0%
Bangladeshi	21	0.0%
Belgian	99	0.1%
Belizean	8	0.0%
Bhutanese	104	0.1%
Blackfeet	49	0.0%
Brazilian	124	0.1%
British	799	0.4%
British West Indian	13	0.0%
Burmese	193	0.1%
Cajun	22	0.0%
Canadian	45	0.0%
Celtic	9	0.0%
Central American	1,204	0.6%
Central American Indian	11	0.0%
Cherokee	175	0.1%
Chickasaw	6	0.0%
Chilean	54	0.0%
Choctaw	23	0.0%
Colombian	4	0.0%
Costa Rican	20	0.0%
Creek	60	0.0%
Croatian	21	0.0%
Cuban	203	0.1%
Czech	111	0.1%
Czechoslovakian	34	0.0%
Danish	267	0.1%
Dominican	27	0.0%
Dutch	403	0.2%
Eastern European	195	0.1%
Egyptian	128	0.1%
English	6,985	3.5%
Ethiopian	11	0.0%
European	1,524	0.8%
Filipino	112	0.1%
Finnish	514	0.3%
French	1,547	0.8%
French Canadian	62	0.0%
German	5,001	2.5%
Greek	323	0.2%
Guatemalan	341	0.2%
Haitian	215	0.1%
Honduran	464	0.2%
Hungarian	177	0.1%
Icelander	14	0.0%
Indian (Asian)	1,143	0.6%
Inupiat	86	0.0%
Iranian	54	0.0%
Iraqi	7	0.0%
Irish	5,536	2.8%
Israeli	18	0.0%
Italian	1,926	1.0%
Jamaican	265	0.1%
Jordanian	51	0.0%
Kenyan	76	0.0%
Korean	127	0.1%
Laotian	24	0.0%
Latvian	14	0.0%
Lebanese	224	0.1%
Lithuanian	49	0.0%
Lumbee	5	0.0%
Mexican	5,026	2.5%
Mexican American Indian	10	0.0%
Moroccan	805	0.4%
Native Hawaiian	33	0.0%
Navajo	72	0.0%
New Zealander	8	0.0%
Nicaraguan	90	0.0%
Nigerian	490	0.2%
Northern European	214	0.1%
Norwegian	266	0.1%
Pakistani	83	0.0%
Palestinian	19	0.0%
Panamanian	74	0.0%
Paraguayan	10	0.0%
Pennsylvania German	3	0.0%
Peruvian	23	0.0%
Polish	632	0.3%
Portuguese	37	0.0%
Potawatomi	1	0.0%
Puerto Rican	481	0.2%
Romanian	43	0.0%
Russian	256	0.1%
Salvadoran	132	0.1%
Samoan	38	0.0%
Scandinavian	392	0.2%
Scotch-Irish	1,475	0.7%
Scottish	2,103	1.1%
Seminole	7	0.0%
Slavic	54	0.0%
Slovak	6	0.0%
Slovene	12	0.0%
South African	113	0.1%
South American	341	0.2%
South American Indian	7	0.0%
Spaniard	48	0.0%
Spanish	198	0.1%
Sri Lankan	479	0.2%
Subsaharan African	5,509	2.8%
Swedish	176	0.1%
Swiss	181	0.1%
Syrian	47	0.0%
Thai	875	0.4%
Turkish	54	0.0%
Ugandan	40	0.0%
Ukrainian	121	0.1%
Venezuelan	228	0.1%
Vietnamese	110	0.1%
Welsh	460	0.2%
West Indian	308	0.2%
Yugoslavian	21	0.0%
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Immigrants in Birmingham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Birmingham came from Latin America (3,944 | 2.0%), Central America (3,351 | 1.7%), Mexico (2,449 | 1.2%), Asia (2,278 | 1.1%), and South Central Asia (963 | 0.5%), together accounting for 6.5% of all Birmingham residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	794	0.4%
Argentina	7	0.0%
Asia	2,278	1.1%
Australia	71	0.0%
Bahamas	12	0.0%
Bangladesh	134	0.1%
Belgium	9	0.0%
Brazil	111	0.1%
Canada	21	0.0%
Caribbean	288	0.1%
Central America	3,351	1.7%
Chile	16	0.0%
China	661	0.3%
Colombia	9	0.0%
Cuba	8	0.0%
Czechoslovakia	38	0.0%
Dominican Republic	20	0.0%
Eastern Africa	213	0.1%
Eastern Asia	829	0.4%
Eastern Europe	238	0.1%
Egypt	50	0.0%
El Salvador	145	0.1%
England	68	0.0%
Europe	715	0.4%
France	16	0.0%
Germany	141	0.1%
Guatemala	270	0.1%
Haiti	12	0.0%
Honduras	399	0.2%
Hungary	63	0.0%
India	689	0.3%
Indonesia	21	0.0%
Iran	23	0.0%
Iraq	21	0.0%
Italy	18	0.0%
Jamaica	199	0.1%
Japan	59	0.0%
Kenya	173	0.1%
Korea	109	0.1%
Latin America	3,944	2.0%
Latvia	36	0.0%
Lithuania	10	0.0%
Malaysia	25	0.0%
Mexico	2,449	1.2%
Moldova	9	0.0%
Nepal	75	0.0%
Nicaragua	52	0.0%
Nigeria	310	0.2%
Northern Africa	50	0.0%
Northern Europe	228	0.1%
Norway	54	0.0%
Oceania	90	0.0%
Pakistan	42	0.0%
Panama	25	0.0%
Peru	23	0.0%
Philippines	53	0.0%
Russia	50	0.0%
Saudi Arabia	11	0.0%
Scotland	37	0.0%
Sierra Leone	9	0.0%
South Africa	81	0.0%
South America	305	0.2%
South Central Asia	963	0.5%
South Eastern Asia	359	0.2%
Southern Europe	59	0.0%
Spain	41	0.0%
Switzerland	24	0.0%
Taiwan	140	0.1%
Thailand	61	0.0%
Trinidad and Tobago	16	0.0%
Turkey	54	0.0%
Uganda	33	0.0%
Ukraine	16	0.0%
Venezuela	132	0.1%
Vietnam	199	0.1%
West Indies	3	0.0%
Western Africa	429	0.2%
Western Asia	120	0.1%
Western Europe	190	0.1%
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Sex and Age in Birmingham

The most populous age groups in Birmingham are 25 to 29 Years (9,409 | 10.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (9,404 | 8.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	5,385 (5.7%)	5,286 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years	5,835 (6.2%)	5,238 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years	5,649 (6.0%)	5,322 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years	6,162 (6.5%)	7,002 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years	7,429 (7.9%)	9,189 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years	9,409 (10.0%)	9,404 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years	7,915 (8.4%)	8,263 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years	5,646 (6.0%)	5,767 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years	5,464 (5.8%)	6,830 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years	4,919 (5.2%)	5,484 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years	5,264 (5.6%)	5,367 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years	5,261 (5.6%)	6,242 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years	6,642 (7.0%)	7,637 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years	5,840 (6.2%)	6,358 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years	3,316 (3.5%)	4,721 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years	2,242 (2.4%)	2,919 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years	973 (1.0%)	2,178 (2.1%)
85 Years and over	1,062 (1.1%)	2,811 (2.6%)
Total	94,413 (100.0%)	106,018 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Birmingham

Median Family Size in Birmingham

The median family size in Birmingham is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17,311 | 42.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.51 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,646 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	19,747 (48.5%)	3.10
Single Male/Father	3,646 (9.0%)	2.81
Single Female/Mother	17,311 (42.5%)	3.51
Total Families	40,704 (100.0%)	3.25

Median Household Size in Birmingham

The median household size in Birmingham is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17,311 | 20.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (44,295 | 52.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	19,747 (23.2%)	3.13
Single Male/Father	3,646 (4.3%)	3.16
Single Female/Mother	17,311 (20.4%)	3.63
Non-family	44,295 (52.1%)	1.20
Total Households	84,999 (100.0%)	2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Birmingham

Out of a total of 84,999 households in Birmingham, 40,704 (47.9%) are family households, while 44,295 (52.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,353, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 38,116.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	38,116 (44.8%)
2-Person Households	20,353 (23.9%)	5,291 (6.2%)
3-Person Households	10,070 (11.8%)	546 (0.6%)
4-Person Households	5,584 (6.6%)	210 (0.3%)
5-Person Households	2,987 (3.5%)	93 (0.1%)
6-Person Households	1,104 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	606 (0.7%)	39 (0.1%)
Total	40,704 (47.9%)	44,295 (52.1%)

Female Fertility in Birmingham

Fertility by Age in Birmingham

Average fertility rate in Birmingham is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.2% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	36 (1.7%)	5.0
20 to 34 years	1,634 (75.2%)	61.0
35 to 50 years	504 (23.2%)	26.0
Total	2,174 (100.0%)	41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Birmingham

52.2% of women with births (2,174) in Birmingham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.8% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	6 (16.7%)	30 (83.3%)
20 to 34 years	760 (46.5%)	874 (53.5%)
35 to 50 years	369 (73.2%)	135 (26.8%)
Total	1,135 (52.2%)	1,039 (47.8%)

Fertility by Education in Birmingham

Average fertility rate in Birmingham is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 35.7% of all women with births.

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Birmingham

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	281 (12.9%)	41.0
High School Diploma	777 (35.7%)	58.0
College or Associate's Degree	672 (30.9%)	40.0
Bachelor's Degree	243 (11.2%)	24.0
Graduate Degree	201 (9.2%)	34.0
Total	2,174 (100.0%)	41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Birmingham

47.8% of women with births in Birmingham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 87.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	126 (44.8%)	155 (55.2%)
High School Diploma	234 (30.1%)	543 (69.9%)
College or Associate's Degree	391 (58.2%)	281 (41.8%)
Bachelor's Degree	213 (87.6%)	30 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree	170 (84.6%)	31 (15.4%)
Total	1,135 (52.2%)	1,039 (47.8%)

Income in Birmingham

Income Overview in Birmingham

Per Capita Income in Birmingham is $29,289, while median incomes of families and households are $55,541 and $42,464 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	200,431	$29,289
Median Family Income	40,704	$55,541
Mean Family Income	40,704	$82,087
Median Household Income	84,999	$42,464
Mean Household Income	84,999	$65,123
Income Deficit	40,704	$11,704
Wage / Income Gap (%)	200,431	16.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	200,431	83.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	200,431	0.52

Earnings by Sex in Birmingham

Average Earnings in Birmingham are $31,304, $34,251 for men and $28,577 for women, a difference of 16.6%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	48,326 (48.0%)	$34,251
Female	52,264 (52.0%)	$28,577
Total	100,590 (100.0%)	$31,304

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Birmingham

The most common earnings brackets in Birmingham are $100,000+ for men (4,690 | 9.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (4,164 | 8.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	2,922 (6.0%)	3,400 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999	1,979 (4.1%)	2,747 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499	1,555 (3.2%)	2,287 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999	1,246 (2.6%)	2,231 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499	1,497 (3.1%)	2,227 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999	1,303 (2.7%)	2,344 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499	1,866 (3.9%)	2,186 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999	1,917 (4.0%)	1,961 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499	1,580 (3.3%)	1,698 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999	1,844 (3.8%)	2,315 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999	3,324 (6.9%)	4,164 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	3,711 (7.7%)	3,536 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999	2,903 (6.0%)	3,018 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	2,268 (4.7%)	2,300 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999	2,712 (5.6%)	2,328 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999	1,476 (3.0%)	1,849 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999	3,274 (6.8%)	3,481 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999	2,648 (5.5%)	2,154 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	3,611 (7.5%)	3,052 (5.8%)
$100,000+	4,690 (9.7%)	2,986 (5.7%)
Total	48,326 (100.0%)	52,264 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Birmingham

Average earnings in Birmingham are $39,419 for men and $33,736 for women, a difference of 14.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,821, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,384. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,349, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,337.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$27,384	$17,337
High School Diploma	$33,440	$25,511
College or Associate's Degree	$32,941	$29,062
Bachelor's Degree	$61,825	$45,628
Graduate Degree	$66,821	$65,349
Total	$39,419	$33,736

Family Income in Birmingham

Family Income Brackets in Birmingham

According to the Birmingham family income data, there are 7,449 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,157 families (5.3%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	2,890	7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	2,157	5.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	3,582	8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	4,396	10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	5,699	14.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	7,449	18.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	4,274	10.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	5,251	12.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	2,239	5.5%
$200,000+	2,809	6.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Birmingham

7+ person families (586 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Birmingham with $90,598 per family, while 2-person families (22,129 | 54.4%) have the highest median income of $28,102 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	22,129 (54.4%)	$56,203
3-Person Families	9,163 (22.5%)	$50,713
4-Person Families	5,092 (12.5%)	$51,458
5-Person Families	2,763 (6.8%)	$48,825
6-Person Families	971 (2.4%)	$75,788
7+ Person Families	586 (1.4%)	$90,598
Total	40,704 (100.0%)	$55,541

Family Income by Number of Earners in Birmingham

The median family income in Birmingham is $55,541, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,606) having the highest median family income of $119,750, while families with no earners (7,495) have the lowest median family income of $30,806, accounting for 6.4% and 18.4% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	7,495 (18.4%)	$30,806
1 Earner	16,352 (40.2%)	$38,834
2 Earners	14,251 (35.0%)	$85,871
3+ Earners	2,606 (6.4%)	$119,750
Total	40,704 (100.0%)	$55,541

Household Income in Birmingham

Household Income Brackets in Birmingham

With 14,620 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Birmingham, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 3,230 households (3.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	8,415	9.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	7,055	8.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	10,880	12.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	9,520	11.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	11,730	13.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	14,620	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	7,990	9.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	7,990	9.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	3,230	3.8%
$200,000+	3,655	4.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Birmingham

The median household income in Birmingham is $42,464, with the highest median household income of $49,158 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,182 households (33.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,857, with 4,863 households (5.7%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	4,863 (5.7%)	$24,857
25 to 44 Years	29,728 (35.0%)	$45,545
45 to 64 Years	28,182 (33.2%)	$49,158
65+ Years	22,226 (26.2%)	$35,633
Total	84,999 (100.0%)	$42,464

Poverty in Birmingham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Birmingham

With 23.5% poverty level for males and 28.4% for females among the residents of Birmingham, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 657 males (52.0%) and 455 females (48.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	2,265 (42.4%)	2,154 (41.4%)
5 Years	657 (52.0%)	455 (48.6%)
6 to 11 Years	2,551 (39.5%)	2,707 (42.6%)
12 to 14 Years	1,371 (38.8%)	1,394 (45.2%)
15 Years	538 (41.3%)	375 (45.3%)
16 and 17 Years	694 (37.6%)	853 (38.9%)
18 to 24 Years	2,592 (31.7%)	4,147 (42.6%)
25 to 34 Years	2,094 (12.4%)	4,696 (26.7%)
35 to 44 Years	2,089 (19.3%)	2,755 (22.1%)
45 to 54 Years	1,731 (17.4%)	2,353 (21.8%)
55 to 64 Years	2,893 (24.8%)	3,226 (23.4%)
65 to 74 Years	1,314 (14.6%)	2,144 (19.7%)
75 Years and over	398 (10.0%)	1,475 (20.4%)
Total	21,187 (23.5%)	28,734 (28.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Birmingham

According to the poverty statistics in Birmingham, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.0% of males and 80.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3,078 (57.6%)	3,052 (58.6%)
5 Years	607 (48.0%)	481 (51.4%)
6 to 11 Years	3,906 (60.5%)	3,642 (57.4%)
12 to 14 Years	2,162 (61.2%)	1,689 (54.8%)
15 Years	763 (58.7%)	453 (54.7%)
16 and 17 Years	1,154 (62.5%)	1,339 (61.1%)
18 to 24 Years	5,574 (68.3%)	5,591 (57.4%)
25 to 34 Years	14,828 (87.6%)	12,891 (73.3%)
35 to 44 Years	8,725 (80.7%)	9,723 (77.9%)
45 to 54 Years	8,218 (82.6%)	8,455 (78.2%)
55 to 64 Years	8,747 (75.1%)	10,564 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years	7,664 (85.4%)	8,759 (80.3%)
75 Years and over	3,570 (90.0%)	5,766 (79.6%)
Total	68,996 (76.5%)	72,405 (71.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Birmingham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Birmingham show that 6.7% or 1,320 of the total 19,747 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 30.4%, comprising of 351 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.9%, which includes 663 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	12,982 (95.1%)	663 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children	4,569 (93.9%)	297 (6.1%)
3 or 4 Children	803 (69.6%)	351 (30.4%)
5 or more Children	73 (89.0%)	9 (11.0%)
Total	18,427 (93.3%)	1,320 (6.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Birmingham

According to the poverty data in Birmingham, 26.5% or 965 single-father households and 33.1% or 5,723 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 144 households (68.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 223 households (86.1%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	345 (16.4%)	980 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children	476 (36.0%)	3,209 (42.4%)
3 or 4 Children	144 (68.9%)	1,311 (64.4%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	223 (86.1%)
Total	965 (26.5%)	5,723 (33.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Birmingham

The poverty data for Birmingham shows that 1,320 of the married-couple family households (6.7%) and 6,688 of the single-parent households (31.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 351 households (30.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 223 household (83.5%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	663 (4.9%)	1,325 (13.9%)
1 or 2 Children	297 (6.1%)	3,685 (41.5%)
3 or 4 Children	351 (30.4%)	1,455 (64.8%)
5 or more Children	9 (11.0%)	223 (83.5%)
Total	1,320 (6.7%)	6,688 (31.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Birmingham

Employment by Class of Employer in Birmingham

Among the 86,826 employed individuals in Birmingham, private company employees (58,987 | 67.9%), not-for-profit organizations (8,324 | 9.6%), and state government employees (6,181 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	58,987	67.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	2,141	2.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	3,135	3.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations	8,324	9.6%
Local Government Employees	5,043	5.8%
State Government Employees	6,181	7.1%
Federal Government Employees	2,882	3.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	133	0.2%
Total	86,826	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Birmingham

According to the labor force statistics for Birmingham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (165,576), 57.9% or 95,869 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 7,190 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.5% or 15,333 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.1% or 575 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	3,362 (30.5%)	575 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Years	11,433 (68.8%)	1,383 (12.1%)
25 to 29 Years	15,333 (81.5%)	966 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years	13,039 (80.6%)	1,147 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years	17,685 (74.6%)	1,645 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years	15,523 (73.8%)	667 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years	7,212 (62.7%)	454 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years	6,126 (42.9%)	141 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years	5,281 (26.1%)	169 (3.2%)
75 Years and over	816 (6.7%)	29 (3.5%)
Total	95,869 (57.9%)	7,190 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Birmingham

According to labor force statistics for Birmingham, 71.0% of individuals (74,915) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (105,514) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 5,019 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.7% or 28,200 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.0% or 831 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	5,538 (46.9%)	1,771 (15.0%)
High School Diploma	18,188 (61.7%)	2,830 (9.6%)
College / Associate Degree	23,015 (72.6%)	2,378 (7.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	28,200 (86.7%)	846 (2.6%)
Total	74,915 (71.0%)	7,069 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Birmingham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Birmingham are Community & Social Service (9,157 | 10.3%), Management (7,182 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,164 | 7.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,895 | 5.5%), and Business & Financial (4,654 | 5.3%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Birmingham, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.8%), Computers & Mathematics (73.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.6%), Health Technologists (72.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.2%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	3,439 (47.9%)	3,743 (52.1%)
Business & Financial	2,049 (44.0%)	2,605 (56.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	3,300 (67.4%)	1,595 (32.6%)
Computers & Mathematics	1,592 (73.0%)	590 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	937 (78.8%)	252 (21.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	771 (50.6%)	753 (49.4%)
Community & Social Service	3,293 (36.0%)	5,864 (64.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	629 (33.9%)	1,225 (66.1%)
Legal Services & Support	737 (53.9%)	629 (46.1%)
Education Instruction & Library	1,330 (28.8%)	3,289 (71.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	597 (45.3%)	721 (54.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	1,567 (25.4%)	4,597 (74.6%)
Health Technologists	1,160 (27.9%)	3,000 (72.1%)
Total (Category)	13,648 (42.6%)	18,404 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)	42,476 (48.0%)	45,979 (52.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Birmingham are Food Preparation & Serving (5,550 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,808 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (3,736 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (2,381 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (2,059 | 2.3%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Birmingham, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (61.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (59.4%), and Security & Protection (58.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.7%), Personal Care & Service (73.7%), and Law Enforcement (51.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	459 (12.3%)	3,277 (87.7%)
Security & Protection	1,204 (58.5%)	855 (41.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention	946 (61.8%)	586 (38.3%)
Law Enforcement	258 (49.0%)	269 (51.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	2,828 (50.9%)	2,722 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	2,263 (59.4%)	1,545 (40.6%)
Personal Care & Service	626 (26.3%)	1,755 (73.7%)
Total (Category)	7,380 (42.1%)	10,154 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)	42,476 (48.0%)	45,979 (52.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Birmingham are Office & Administration (10,013 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (8,700 | 9.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	3,430 (39.4%)	5,270 (60.6%)
Office & Administration	2,387 (23.8%)	7,626 (76.2%)
Total (Category)	5,817 (31.1%)	12,896 (68.9%)
Total (Overall)	42,476 (48.0%)	45,979 (52.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Birmingham are Construction & Extraction (3,620 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,626 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (170 | 0.2%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	115 (67.6%)	55 (32.4%)
Construction & Extraction	3,529 (97.5%)	91 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	1,485 (91.3%)	141 (8.7%)
Total (Category)	5,129 (94.7%)	287 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)	42,476 (48.0%)	45,979 (52.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Birmingham are Material Moving (5,762 | 6.5%), Production (5,545 | 6.3%), and Transportation (3,433 | 3.9%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	3,413 (61.6%)	2,132 (38.5%)
Transportation	2,901 (84.5%)	532 (15.5%)
Material Moving	4,188 (72.7%)	1,574 (27.3%)
Total (Category)	10,502 (71.3%)	4,238 (28.7%)
Total (Overall)	42,476 (48.0%)	45,979 (52.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Birmingham

Employment Industries in Birmingham

The major employment industries in Birmingham include Health Care & Social Assistance (15,475 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (10,622 | 12.0%), Educational Services (8,440 | 9.5%), Manufacturing (7,740 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,932 | 7.8%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Birmingham

The Birmingham industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.9%), Wholesale Trade (85.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (77.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), Finance & Insurance (69.3%), and Educational Services (65.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	132 (77.2%)	39 (22.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	45 (65.2%)	24 (34.8%)
Construction	4,386 (94.9%)	236 (5.1%)
Manufacturing	5,299 (68.5%)	2,441 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade	1,860 (85.9%)	306 (14.1%)
Retail Trade	5,254 (49.5%)	5,368 (50.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	3,327 (68.6%)	1,523 (31.4%)
Utilities	498 (45.2%)	604 (54.8%)
Information	702 (48.3%)	752 (51.7%)
Finance & Insurance	1,269 (30.7%)	2,862 (69.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	695 (46.0%)	815 (54.0%)
Professional & Scientific	3,154 (60.7%)	2,042 (39.3%)
Enterprise Management	72 (48.6%)	76 (51.3%)
Administrative & Support	2,447 (64.4%)	1,355 (35.6%)
Educational Services	2,956 (35.0%)	5,484 (65.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	3,009 (19.4%)	12,466 (80.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1,023 (60.3%)	675 (39.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services	3,433 (49.5%)	3,499 (50.5%)
Public Administration	1,431 (35.9%)	2,558 (64.1%)
Total	42,476 (48.0%)	45,979 (52.0%)

Education in Birmingham

School Enrollment in Birmingham

The most common levels of schooling among the 48,190 students in Birmingham are college / undergraduate (13,829 | 28.7%), elementary school (8,723 | 18.1%), and middle school (8,179 | 17.0%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	2,701	5.6%
Kindergarten	2,314	4.8%
Elementary School	8,723	18.1%
Middle School	8,179	17.0%
High School	7,897	16.4%
College / Undergraduate	13,829	28.7%
Graduate / Professional	4,547	9.4%
Total	48,190	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Birmingham

Out of a total of 48,190 students who are enrolled in schools in Birmingham, 8,000 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 40,190 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,731 (24.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,951 (87.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	1,831 (81.1%)	427 (18.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old	8,957 (85.9%)	1,473 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	8,758 (86.2%)	1,397 (13.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	4,814 (87.6%)	684 (12.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	4,951 (87.7%)	693 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	5,405 (75.7%)	1,731 (24.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	3,003 (77.2%)	888 (22.8%)
35 Years and over	2,464 (77.5%)	714 (22.5%)
Total	40,190 (83.4%)	8,000 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Birmingham

Business (10,260 | 23.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (4,213 | 9.7%), science & technology (4,094 | 9.4%), education (3,924 | 9.0%), and social sciences (2,637 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 43,597 individuals in Birmingham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	1,489	3.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	4,213	9.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	1,295	3.0%
Psychology	2,609	6.0%
Social Sciences	2,637	6.0%
Engineering	2,264	5.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies	213	0.5%
Science & Technology	4,094	9.4%
Business	10,260	23.5%
Education	3,924	9.0%
Literature & Languages	2,174	5.0%
Liberal Arts & History	2,176	5.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	1,593	3.6%
Communications	2,028	4.6%
Arts & Humanities	2,628	6.0%
Total	43,597	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Birmingham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Birmingham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Birmingham are males with 2 vehicles (16,297, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,588, making up 37.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	1,841 (4.5%)	1,687 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle	11,845 (28.7%)	16,714 (38.1%)
2 Vehicles	16,297 (39.5%)	15,588 (35.5%)
3 Vehicles	7,312 (17.7%)	6,187 (14.1%)
4 Vehicles	2,457 (6.0%)	1,976 (4.5%)
5 or more Vehicles	1,487 (3.6%)	1,774 (4.0%)
Total	41,239 (100.0%)	43,926 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Birmingham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Birmingham are 15 to 19 minutes (17,660 commuters, 22.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (16,707 commuters, 20.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (12,535 commuters, 15.6%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	1,642	2.1%
5 to 9 Minutes	6,565	8.2%
10 to 14 Minutes	12,535	15.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	17,660	22.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	16,707	20.8%
25 to 29 Minutes	5,731	7.1%
30 to 34 Minutes	10,416	13.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	1,689	2.1%
40 to 44 Minutes	1,427	1.8%
45 to 59 Minutes	2,894	3.6%
60 to 89 Minutes	1,939	2.4%
90 or more Minutes	1,028	1.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Birmingham

The most common commute times in Birmingham are 15 to 19 minutes (8,096 commuters, 20.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,564 commuters, 23.1%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	783 (2.0%)	859 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes	3,206 (8.3%)	3,359 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes	5,894 (15.2%)	6,641 (16.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes	8,096 (20.8%)	9,564 (23.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes	7,705 (19.8%)	9,002 (21.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes	2,662 (6.9%)	3,069 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes	5,410 (13.9%)	5,006 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes	790 (2.0%)	899 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes	650 (1.7%)	777 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes	1,709 (4.4%)	1,185 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes	1,253 (3.2%)	686 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes	710 (1.8%)	318 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Birmingham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Birmingham are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,247, 13.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,877, 14.2%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	2,803 (7.2%)	1,832 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	2,227 (5.7%)	1,225 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	1,649 (4.2%)	645 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	3,190 (8.2%)	3,044 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	3,109 (8.0%)	4,163 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	5,247 (13.5%)	5,373 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	3,995 (10.3%)	5,877 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	4,904 (12.6%)	5,867 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	1,710 (4.4%)	1,960 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	3,187 (8.2%)	3,128 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	518 (1.3%)	1,206 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	554 (1.4%)	851 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	2,742 (7.0%)	3,309 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	3,033 (7.8%)	2,885 (7.0%)
Total	38,868 (100.0%)	41,365 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Birmingham

Occupancy by Ownership in Birmingham

Of the total 84,999 dwellings in Birmingham, owner-occupied units account for 39,033 (45.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,966 (54.1%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	39,033	45.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	45,966	54.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	84,999	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Birmingham

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	38,116	44.8%
2-Person Household	25,644	30.2%
3-Person Household	10,616	12.5%
4+ Person Household	10,623	12.5%
Total Housing Units	84,999	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Birmingham

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	14,889 (39.1%)	23,227 (60.9%)
2-Person Household	13,695 (53.4%)	11,949 (46.6%)
3-Person Household	5,025 (47.3%)	5,591 (52.7%)
4+ Person Household	5,424 (51.1%)	5,199 (48.9%)
Total Housing Units	39,033 (45.9%)	45,966 (54.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Birmingham

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	3,131 (35.6%)	5,654 (64.4%)
High School Diploma	7,902 (37.4%)	13,249 (62.6%)
College/Associate Degree	12,470 (45.4%)	15,019 (54.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	15,530 (56.3%)	12,044 (43.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Birmingham

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	21,928	25.8%
35 to 44 Years	12,663	14.9%
45 to 54 Years	12,294	14.5%
55 to 64 Years	15,888	18.7%
65 to 74 Years	13,824	16.3%
75 to 84 Years	5,852	6.9%
85 Years and Over	2,550	3.0%
Total	84,999	100.0%

Housing Finances in Birmingham

Median Income by Occupancy in Birmingham

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	39,033 (45.9%)	$60,255
Renter-Occupied	45,966 (54.1%)	$33,103
Average	84,999 (100.0%)	$42,464

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Birmingham

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	1,276 (3.3%)	3,311 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999	1,077 (2.8%)	2,722 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999	1,632 (4.2%)	5,411 (11.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999	1,940 (5.0%)	3,372 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999	2,349 (6.0%)	3,259 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999	3,528 (9.0%)	6,000 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999	4,393 (11.3%)	7,306 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	7,611 (19.5%)	6,982 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4,565 (11.7%)	3,426 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999	5,168 (13.2%)	2,793 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more	5,494 (14.1%)	1,384 (3.0%)
Total	39,033 (100.0%)	45,966 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Birmingham

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	3,528 (9.0%)	1,742 (3.8%)
$300 to $499	7,272 (18.6%)	3,147 (6.9%)
$500 to $799	7,790 (20.0%)	8,459 (18.4%)
$800 to $999	4,709 (12.1%)	8,625 (18.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499	8,096 (20.7%)	15,817 (34.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999	4,683 (12.0%)	4,581 (10.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	1,498 (3.8%)	863 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999	903 (2.3%)	204 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more	554 (1.4%)	106 (0.2%)
Total	39,033 (100.0%)	45,966 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Birmingham

Housing Structures in Birmingham

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	50,057	58.9%
Single Unit, Attached	1,612	1.9%
2 Unit Apartments	1,378	1.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	4,408	5.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	7,685	9.0%
10 or more Apartments	19,174	22.6%
Mobile Home / Other	685	0.8%
Total	84,999	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Birmingham

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	35,251 (70.4%)	14,806 (29.6%)
Single Unit, Attached	979 (60.7%)	633 (39.3%)
2 Unit Apartments	86 (6.2%)	1,292 (93.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	250 (5.7%)	4,158 (94.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	343 (4.5%)	7,342 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments	1,835 (9.6%)	17,339 (90.4%)
Mobile Home / Other	289 (42.2%)	396 (57.8%)
Total	39,033 (45.9%)	45,966 (54.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Birmingham

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	77 (0.2%)	2,094 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms	1,296 (3.3%)	10,290 (22.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms	10,381 (26.6%)	22,104 (48.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	17,089 (43.8%)	9,091 (19.8%)
8 or more Rooms	10,190 (26.1%)	2,387 (5.2%)
Total	39,033 (100.0%)	45,966 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Birmingham

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	24,394 (62.5%)	14,778 (32.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	287 (0.7%)	513 (1.1%)
Electricity	13,792 (35.3%)	30,232 (65.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	35 (0.1%)	34 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke	7 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	96 (0.3%)	108 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used	422 (1.1%)	301 (0.6%)
Total	39,033 (100.0%)	45,966 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Birmingham

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	2,403 (6.2%)	8,186 (17.8%)
1 Vehicle	14,075 (36.1%)	23,750 (51.7%)
2 Vehicles	13,719 (35.1%)	10,740 (23.4%)
3 or more Vehicles	8,836 (22.6%)	3,290 (7.2%)
Total	39,033 (100.0%)	45,966 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Birmingham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Birmingham

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	17,704	21,329
Median Property Value	$92,300	$156,000
Median Household Income	$49,545	$3,720
Monthly Housing Costs	$447	$535
Real Estate Taxes	$673	$3,365

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Birmingham

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	2,947 (16.7%)	985 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999	6,830 (38.6%)	5,346 (25.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999	5,920 (33.4%)	11,093 (52.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	954 (5.4%)	2,844 (13.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999	439 (2.5%)	634 (3.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	221 (1.3%)	193 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more	393 (2.2%)	234 (1.1%)
Total	17,704 (100.0%)	21,329 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Birmingham

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	1,506 (8.5%)	418 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	3,449 (19.5%)	847 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	1,797 (10.2%)	2,472 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	2,164 (12.2%)	1,731 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	3,783 (21.4%)	2,229 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	1,454 (8.2%)	3,828 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	1,777 (10.0%)	3,111 (14.6%)
$150,000 or more	1,774 (10.0%)	3,391 (15.9%)
Total	17,704 (100.0%)	21,329 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Birmingham

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	7,903 (44.6%)	71,802 (336.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x	3,072 (17.3%)	9,202 (43.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x	1,796 (10.1%)	4,474 (21.0%)
4.0x or more	4,519 (25.5%)	2,372 (11.1%)
Total	17,704 (100.0%)	21,329 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Birmingham

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	6,711 (37.9%)	247 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,499	2,784 (15.7%)	7,005 (32.8%)
$800 to $1,499	2,100 (11.9%)	5,621 (26.4%)
Total	17,704 (100.0%)	21,329 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Birmingham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Birmingham

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	12,682 (98.1%)	243 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years	28,540 (96.5%)	1,029 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years	18,511 (79.8%)	4,675 (20.2%)
26 to 34 Years	24,818 (80.4%)	6,052 (19.6%)
35 to 44 Years	18,338 (78.7%)	4,947 (21.2%)
45 to 54 Years	16,852 (81.3%)	3,886 (18.7%)
55 to 64 Years	21,855 (86.0%)	3,568 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years	19,619 (98.7%)	262 (1.3%)
75 Years and older	11,188 (99.8%)	21 (0.2%)
Total	172,403 (87.5%)	24,683 (12.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Birmingham

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	12,682 (98.1%)	243 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	28,540 (96.5%)	1,029 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	18,511 (79.8%)	4,675 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Birmingham

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	39,648 (83.5%)	7,817 (16.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999	40,252 (86.5%)	6,268 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	27,398 (86.6%)	4,254 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	17,754 (87.9%)	2,447 (12.1%)
$100,000 and over	40,394 (93.2%)	2,925 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Birmingham

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	10,017 (77.5%)	2,978 (23.0%)
6 to 18 Years	20,172 (68.2%)	9,537 (32.3%)
19 to 25 Years	3,080 (13.3%)	15,807 (68.2%)
25 to 34 Years	5,159 (16.7%)	20,846 (67.5%)
35 to 44 Years	5,775 (24.8%)	13,697 (58.8%)
45 to 54 Years	4,959 (23.9%)	12,805 (61.8%)
55 to 64 Years	9,021 (35.5%)	14,835 (58.4%)
65 to 74 Years	18,619 (93.6%)	9,724 (48.9%)
75 Years and over	11,100 (99.0%)	5,049 (45.0%)
Total	87,902 (44.6%)	105,278 (53.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Birmingham

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	181 (3.4%)
5 to 17 Years	1,879 (12.9%)	692 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years	2,324 (8.6%)	2,999 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years	6,831 (21.1%)	9,140 (24.6%)
65 to 74 Years	2,682 (29.9%)	3,352 (30.7%)
75 Years and over	1,730 (43.6%)	3,955 (54.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Birmingham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Birmingham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	40 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years	319 (2.2%)	66 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years	200 (0.7%)	405 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years	799 (2.5%)	993 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years	893 (10.0%)	539 (4.9%)
75 Years and over	688 (17.3%)	928 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Birmingham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	141 (2.7%)
5 to 17 Years	322 (2.2%)	318 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years	327 (1.2%)	824 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years	1,065 (3.3%)	1,395 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years	610 (6.8%)	813 (7.5%)
75 Years and over	391 (9.9%)	818 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Birmingham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	1,518 (10.4%)	373 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years	1,666 (6.2%)	1,946 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years	2,193 (6.8%)	3,448 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years	821 (9.1%)	647 (5.9%)
75 Years and over	476 (12.0%)	1,207 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Birmingham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	113 (0.8%)	68 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years	388 (1.4%)	501 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years	4,238 (13.1%)	5,866 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years	1,746 (19.5%)	2,436 (22.3%)
75 Years and over	991 (25.0%)	2,945 (40.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Birmingham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	199 (1.4%)	49 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years	171 (0.6%)	420 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years	1,624 (5.0%)	1,666 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years	574 (6.4%)	665 (6.1%)
75 Years and over	443 (11.2%)	1,180 (16.3%)

Technology Access in Birmingham

Computing Device Access in Birmingham

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	54,878	64.6%
Smartphone	71,798	84.5%
Tablet	41,593	48.9%
No Computing Device	8,741	10.3%
Total	84,999	100.0%

Internet Access in Birmingham

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	108	0.1%
Broadband Home	53,013	62.4%
Cellular Data Only	13,492	15.9%
Satellite Internet	6,392	7.5%
No Internet	15,679	18.4%
Total	84,999	100.0%

Birmingham Summary

Birmingham, Alabama is the largest city in the state and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is located in the north-central part of the state, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Birmingham is the cultural and economic center of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is the most populous metropolitan area in Alabama and the 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham is the hub of many industries, including banking, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Birmingham was founded in 1871, after the Civil War, as an industrial center. It was named after Birmingham, England, and was the first major industrial city in the South. The city quickly grew, and by the early 1900s, it was the largest city in Alabama. Birmingham was a major center of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and it was the site of several major protests and demonstrations.

Geography

Birmingham is located in the north-central part of Alabama, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The city is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River, and is surrounded by several smaller rivers and streams. The city has a total area of 151.1 square miles, of which 149.9 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles is water. Birmingham is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, and has hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Birmingham is the economic and cultural center of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is the most populous metropolitan area in Alabama and the 49th-most populous in the United States. The city is home to several major corporations, including Regions Financial Corporation, HealthSouth Corporation, and Vulcan Materials Company. Birmingham is also a major banking center, with several large banks and financial institutions located in the city.

Birmingham is a major center for manufacturing, with several large factories located in the city. The city is home to several automotive plants, including the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant, which is the largest automotive plant in the United States. Birmingham is also a major center for healthcare, with several major hospitals and medical centers located in the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The racial makeup of the city was 63.4% African American, 29.2% White, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $31,945, and the median family income was $37,811.

Birmingham is home to several large universities, including the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham-Southern College, and Miles College. The city is also home to several museums, including the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the Birmingham Zoo.

Birmingham is a major cultural center, with several major festivals and events held in the city each year. The city is home to several professional sports teams, including the Birmingham Barons (baseball), the Birmingham Bulls (hockey), and the Birmingham Iron (football). Birmingham is also home to several major music venues, including the Alabama Theatre and the BJCC Arena.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Birmingham?

Total Population of Birmingham is 200,431.

What is the Total Male Population of Birmingham?

Total Male Population of Birmingham is 94,413.

What is the Total Female Population of Birmingham?

Total Female Population of Birmingham is 106,018.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Birmingham?

There are 89.05 Males per 100 Females in Birmingham.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Birmingham?

There are 112.29 Females per 100 Males in Birmingham.

What is the Median Population Age in Birmingham?

Median Population Age in Birmingham is 35.9 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Birmingham

Average Family Size in Birmingham is 3.2 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Birmingham

Average Household Size in Birmingham is 2.2 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Birmingham?

Per Capita income in Birmingham is $29,289.

What is the Median Family Income in Birmingham?

Median Family Income in Birmingham is $55,541.

What is the Median Household income in Birmingham?

Median Household Income in Birmingham is $42,464.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Birmingham?

Income or Wage Gap in Birmingham is 16.6%.

Women in Birmingham earn 83.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Birmingham?

Family Income Deficit in Birmingham is $11,704.

Families that are below poverty line in Birmingham earn $11,704 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Birmingham?

Inequality or Gini Index in Birmingham is 0.52.

How Large is the Labor Force in Birmingham?

There are 95,869 People in the Labor Forcein in Birmingham.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Birmingham?

57.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Birmingham.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Birmingham?

Unemployment Rate in Birmingham is 7.5%.