Hoover, AL

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Hoover Overview

91,995
TOTAL POPULATION
44,066
MALE POPULATION
47,929
FEMALE POPULATION
91.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$52,906
PER CAPITA INCOME
$127,071
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,765
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,172
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
49,510
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hoover Area Codes

Race in Hoover

The most populous races in Hoover are White / Caucasian (64,162 | 69.8%), Black / African American (18,210 | 19.8%), and Asian (4,938 | 5.4%).
Race in Hoover
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,9385.4%
Black / African American18,21019.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific100.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,6965.1%
Native / Alaskan3200.4%
White / Caucasian64,16269.8%
Two or more Races3,0333.3%
Some other Race1,3221.4%
Total91,995100.0%

Ancestry in Hoover

The most populous ancestries reported in Hoover are English (13,212 | 14.4%), American (7,872 | 8.6%), Irish (7,390 | 8.0%), German (6,532 | 7.1%), and European (3,608 | 3.9%), together accounting for 42.0% of all Hoover residents.
Ancestry in Hoover
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3320.4%
American7,8728.6%
Arab9741.1%
Australian160.0%
Austrian910.1%
Belgian150.0%
Bhutanese1580.2%
Blackfeet170.0%
Brazilian1120.1%
British8140.9%
Bulgarian110.0%
Burmese8250.9%
Cajun2090.2%
Canadian1490.2%
Central American5270.6%
Central American Indian750.1%
Cherokee1070.1%
Chilean130.0%
Choctaw350.0%
Colombian3050.3%
Costa Rican200.0%
Creek340.0%
Croatian80.0%
Cuban3030.3%
Czech910.1%
Czechoslovakian490.1%
Danish650.1%
Dominican550.1%
Dutch6440.7%
Eastern European1390.2%
Ecuadorian270.0%
Egyptian680.1%
English13,21214.4%
European3,6083.9%
Filipino990.1%
Finnish1030.1%
French1,9792.1%
French Canadian1780.2%
German6,5327.1%
Greek2670.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro20.0%
Guatemalan1040.1%
Guyanese130.0%
Haitian1500.2%
Honduran1920.2%
Hungarian2240.2%
Indian (Asian)7280.8%
Indonesian110.0%
Iranian780.1%
Iraqi120.0%
Irish7,3908.0%
Italian3,3703.7%
Jamaican920.1%
Jordanian260.0%
Kenyan1290.1%
Korean4390.5%
Laotian570.1%
Latvian150.0%
Lebanese3530.4%
Lithuanian680.1%
Malaysian130.0%
Maltese210.0%
Mexican2,4872.7%
Mexican American Indian1980.2%
Native Hawaiian470.1%
New Zealander100.0%
Nigerian1260.1%
Northern European1950.2%
Norwegian6020.6%
Pakistani2260.3%
Palestinian3660.4%
Panamanian690.1%
Pennsylvania German150.0%
Peruvian1420.2%
Polish8871.0%
Portuguese3580.4%
Puerto Rican3830.4%
Romanian1510.2%
Russian3300.4%
Salvadoran1420.2%
Scandinavian1250.1%
Scotch-Irish2,4912.7%
Scottish2,9063.2%
Sioux180.0%
Slavic1910.2%
Slovak650.1%
Slovene160.0%
South African290.0%
South American6730.7%
Spaniard1370.2%
Spanish140.0%
Sri Lankan4070.4%
Subsaharan African6280.7%
Swedish7550.8%
Swiss3460.4%
Syrian560.1%
Thai1,9782.1%
Turkish400.0%
Ukrainian550.1%
Venezuelan1560.2%
Vietnamese100.0%
Welsh4730.5%
West Indian30.0%
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Immigrants in Hoover

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hoover came from Asia (3,917 | 4.3%), South Central Asia (1,866 | 2.0%), Latin America (1,821 | 2.0%), India (1,117 | 1.2%), and Central America (1,002 | 1.1%), together accounting for 10.6% of all Hoover residents.
Immigrants in Hoover
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4410.5%
Asia3,9174.3%
Australia80.0%
Bangladesh300.0%
Belarus460.1%
Brazil2540.3%
Bulgaria110.0%
Canada1580.2%
Caribbean1390.2%
Central America1,0021.1%
Chile130.0%
China6070.7%
Colombia1870.2%
Congo480.1%
Cuba960.1%
Eastern Africa2470.3%
Eastern Asia9811.1%
Eastern Europe2810.3%
Egypt680.1%
El Salvador920.1%
England1160.1%
Europe7630.8%
France180.0%
Germany1100.1%
Greece90.0%
Guatemala420.1%
Guyana130.0%
Haiti400.0%
Honduras110.0%
Hong Kong160.0%
India1,1171.2%
Indonesia570.1%
Iran70.0%
Iraq120.0%
Israel1270.1%
Italy180.0%
Jamaica30.0%
Japan690.1%
Jordan160.0%
Kenya2350.3%
Korea3050.3%
Kuwait980.1%
Latin America1,8212.0%
Lebanon680.1%
Malaysia170.0%
Mexico8570.9%
Middle Africa480.1%
Moldova910.1%
Nepal2260.3%
Netherlands210.0%
Nigeria280.0%
Northern Africa680.1%
Northern Europe2200.2%
Oceania180.0%
Pakistan4670.5%
Peru570.1%
Philippines1560.2%
Portugal800.1%
Russia1070.1%
Scotland130.0%
South Africa290.0%
South America6800.7%
South Central Asia1,8662.0%
South Eastern Asia5950.6%
Southern Europe1130.1%
Spain60.0%
Syria400.0%
Taiwan630.1%
Thailand410.0%
Turkey220.0%
Uganda120.0%
Ukraine110.0%
Venezuela1560.2%
Vietnam3130.3%
Western Africa490.1%
Western Asia4570.5%
Western Europe1490.2%
Yemen330.0%
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Sex and Age in Hoover

Sex and Age in Hoover

The most populous age groups in Hoover are 30 to 34 Years (3,355 | 7.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (3,858 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hoover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,852 (6.5%)3,683 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years3,290 (7.5%)2,702 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years3,035 (6.9%)3,022 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,734 (6.2%)2,365 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,822 (6.4%)2,345 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years2,830 (6.4%)2,945 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,355 (7.6%)3,494 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years3,044 (6.9%)3,858 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years2,960 (6.7%)2,966 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years2,839 (6.4%)3,434 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years3,052 (6.9%)3,215 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,382 (5.4%)2,730 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,394 (5.4%)2,797 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years2,439 (5.5%)2,635 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,469 (3.3%)1,772 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years727 (1.7%)1,621 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,168 (2.6%)1,078 (2.2%)
85 Years and over674 (1.5%)1,267 (2.6%)
Total44,066 (100.0%)47,929 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hoover

Median Family Size in Hoover

The median family size in Hoover is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (20,079 | 79.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,686 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hoover
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple20,079 (79.8%)3.10
Single Male/Father1,686 (6.7%)2.87
Single Female/Mother3,386 (13.5%)3.06
Total Families25,151 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Hoover

The median household size in Hoover is 2.53 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,686 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.19 persons per household. non-family households (11,038 | 30.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hoover
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple20,079 (55.5%)3.11
Single Male/Father1,686 (4.7%)3.19
Single Female/Mother3,386 (9.4%)3.18
Non-family11,038 (30.5%)1.15
Total Households36,189 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hoover

Out of a total of 36,189 households in Hoover, 25,151 (69.5%) are family households, while 11,038 (30.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,619, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,800.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hoover
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,800 (27.1%)
2-Person Households11,619 (32.1%)1,051 (2.9%)
3-Person Households5,951 (16.4%)130 (0.4%)
4-Person Households5,068 (14.0%)57 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,877 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households440 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households196 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,151 (69.5%)11,038 (30.5%)

Female Fertility in Hoover

Fertility by Age in Hoover

Average fertility rate in Hoover is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hoover
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years28 (2.0%)12.0
20 to 34 years981 (71.5%)112.0
35 to 50 years363 (26.5%)33.0
Total1,372 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hoover

81.9% of women with births (1,372) in Hoover are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 13.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hoover
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years809 (82.5%)172 (17.5%)
35 to 50 years314 (86.5%)49 (13.5%)
Total1,124 (81.9%)248 (18.1%)

Fertility by Education in Hoover

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hoover
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma209 (15.2%)90.0
College or Associate's Degree249 (18.1%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree337 (24.6%)45.0
Graduate Degree577 (42.1%)118.0
Total1,372 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hoover

18.1% of women with births in Hoover are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 48.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hoover
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma107 (51.2%)102 (48.8%)
College or Associate's Degree151 (60.6%)98 (39.4%)
Bachelor's Degree311 (92.3%)26 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree554 (96.0%)23 (4.0%)
Total1,124 (81.9%)248 (18.1%)

Income in Hoover

Income Overview in Hoover

Per Capita Income in Hoover is $52,906, while median incomes of families and households are $127,071 and $101,765 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income91,995$52,906
Median Family Income25,151$127,071
Mean Family Income25,151$157,117
Median Household Income36,189$101,765
Mean Household Income36,189$131,259
Income Deficit25,151$12,172
Wage / Income Gap (%)91,99531.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)91,99568.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index91,9950.44

Earnings by Sex in Hoover

Average Earnings in Hoover are $55,156, $67,764 for men and $46,248 for women, a difference of 31.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Hoover
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male27,137 (52.7%)$67,764
Female24,311 (47.2%)$46,248
Total51,448 (100.0%)$55,156

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hoover

The most common earnings brackets in Hoover are $100,000+ for men (8,890 | 32.8%) and $100,000+ for women (3,571 | 14.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hoover
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,042 (3.8%)1,128 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999485 (1.8%)779 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499921 (3.4%)595 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999572 (2.1%)388 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499407 (1.5%)980 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999390 (1.4%)588 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499316 (1.2%)780 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999585 (2.2%)859 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499616 (2.3%)338 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999347 (1.3%)1,054 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999831 (3.1%)1,448 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,409 (5.2%)910 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999861 (3.2%)1,204 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999866 (3.2%)844 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,011 (3.7%)1,114 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999813 (3.0%)1,192 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,396 (5.1%)1,781 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,728 (6.4%)2,108 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,651 (13.5%)2,650 (10.9%)
$100,000+8,890 (32.8%)3,571 (14.7%)
Total27,137 (100.0%)24,311 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hoover

Average earnings in Hoover are $81,297 for men and $50,511 for women, a difference of 37.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,387, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,989. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,477, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,846.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hoover
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,989$15,846
High School Diploma$45,146$27,262
College or Associate's Degree$58,275$38,775
Bachelor's Degree$93,536$51,859
Graduate Degree$112,387$70,477
Total$81,297$50,511

Family Income in Hoover

Family Income Brackets in Hoover

According to the Hoover family income data, there are 5,986 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 226 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hoover
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002260.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993021.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993521.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2074.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6356.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,4659.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,86711.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995,96123.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994,15016.5%
$200,000+5,98623.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hoover

7+ person families (186 | 0.7%) account for the highest median family income in Hoover with $169,259 per family, while 2-person families (12,103 | 48.1%) have the highest median income of $52,397 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hoover
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,103 (48.1%)$104,794
3-Person Families5,796 (23.0%)$149,509
4-Person Families4,937 (19.6%)$157,750
5-Person Families1,765 (7.0%)$162,898
6-Person Families364 (1.5%)$123,750
7+ Person Families186 (0.7%)$169,259
Total25,151 (100.0%)$127,071

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hoover

The median family income in Hoover is $127,071, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,559) having the highest median family income of $163,972, while families with no earners (3,358) have the lowest median family income of $89,890, accounting for 10.2% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hoover
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,358 (13.4%)$89,890
1 Earner6,843 (27.2%)$95,615
2 Earners12,391 (49.3%)$152,468
3+ Earners2,559 (10.2%)$163,972
Total25,151 (100.0%)$127,071

Household Income in Hoover

Household Income Brackets in Hoover

With 7,310 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Hoover, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 724 households (2.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hoover
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008692.4%
$10,000 to $14,9997242.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6294.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,1716.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993,1128.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994,95813.7%
$75,000 to $99,9994,30611.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997,31020.2%
$150,000 to $199,9994,52412.5%
$200,000+6,55018.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hoover

The median household income in Hoover is $101,765, with the highest median household income of $125,332 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,036 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,260, with 1,105 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hoover
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,105 (3.0%)$45,260
25 to 44 Years12,864 (35.5%)$101,674
45 to 64 Years13,036 (36.0%)$125,332
65+ Years9,184 (25.4%)$78,836
Total36,189 (100.0%)$101,765

Poverty in Hoover

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hoover

With 4.6% poverty level for males and 6.2% for females among the residents of Hoover, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 498 males (17.5%) and 343 females (11.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hoover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years498 (17.5%)378 (10.3%)
5 Years49 (10.9%)45 (6.2%)
6 to 11 Years147 (3.5%)219 (6.6%)
12 to 14 Years59 (3.6%)57 (3.5%)
15 Years43 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (4.1%)105 (8.5%)
18 to 24 Years241 (6.5%)343 (11.9%)
25 to 34 Years440 (7.1%)531 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years151 (2.5%)292 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years130 (2.2%)273 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years33 (0.7%)304 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years85 (2.2%)114 (2.6%)
75 Years and over102 (4.1%)269 (7.2%)
Total2,035 (4.6%)2,930 (6.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hoover

According to the poverty statistics in Hoover, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.3% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hoover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,346 (82.5%)3,291 (89.7%)
5 Years400 (89.1%)679 (93.8%)
6 to 11 Years4,055 (96.5%)3,088 (93.4%)
12 to 14 Years1,580 (96.4%)1,575 (96.5%)
15 Years384 (89.9%)601 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,351 (96.0%)1,126 (91.5%)
18 to 24 Years3,474 (93.5%)2,535 (88.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,717 (92.8%)5,908 (91.7%)
35 to 44 Years5,833 (97.5%)6,532 (95.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,743 (97.8%)6,366 (95.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,684 (99.3%)5,213 (94.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,761 (97.8%)4,231 (97.4%)
75 Years and over2,415 (96.0%)3,461 (92.8%)
Total41,743 (95.4%)44,606 (93.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hoover

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hoover show that 1.6% or 323 of the total 20,079 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.9%, comprising of 75 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hoover
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,085 (99.6%)45 (0.4%)
1 or 2 Children7,161 (97.2%)203 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,468 (95.1%)75 (4.9%)
5 or more Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,756 (98.4%)323 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hoover

According to the poverty data in Hoover, 6.1% or 103 single-father households and 10.2% or 347 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 11 households (25.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (16.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hoover
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)48 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children92 (8.9%)265 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (25.0%)34 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (6.1%)347 (10.2%)

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

The poverty data for Hoover shows that 323 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 450 of the single-parent households (8.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (4.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (18.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hoover
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children45 (0.4%)48 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children203 (2.8%)357 (12.2%)
3 or 4 Children75 (4.9%)45 (18.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total323 (1.6%)450 (8.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Hoover

Employment by Class of Employer in Hoover

Among the 47,009 employed individuals in Hoover, private company employees (31,482 | 67.0%), not-for-profit organizations (4,571 | 9.7%), and local government employees (2,816 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hoover
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,48267.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,0324.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,2334.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,5719.7%
Local Government Employees2,8166.0%
State Government Employees2,5215.4%
Federal Government Employees1,1792.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1750.4%
Total47,009100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hoover

According to the labor force statistics for Hoover, out of the total population over 16 years of age (72,383), 68.4% or 49,510 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 1,931 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.7% or 5,180 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 513 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hoover
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,624 (39.9%)138 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years3,948 (76.4%)513 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Years5,180 (89.7%)440 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years5,876 (85.8%)159 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,942 (85.3%)197 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years11,248 (89.7%)180 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years4,079 (79.8%)106 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years3,390 (65.3%)64 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,702 (32.5%)103 (3.8%)
75 Years and over510 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total49,510 (68.4%)1,931 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hoover

According to labor force statistics for Hoover, 84.3% of individuals (40,713) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (48,295) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 1,140 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 87.1% or 26,701 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.2% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hoover
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,137 (76.7%)77 (5.2%)
High School Diploma3,705 (76.4%)112 (2.3%)
College / Associate Degree9,147 (80.9%)498 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,701 (87.1%)705 (2.3%)
Total40,713 (84.3%)1,352 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hoover

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hoover are Management (7,564 | 15.9%), Community & Social Service (6,627 | 14.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,223 | 8.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,220 | 8.9%), and Business & Financial (4,206 | 8.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hoover

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hoover, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.6%), Education Instruction & Library (73.9%), and Health Technologists (71.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hoover
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,973 (65.7%)2,591 (34.3%)
Business & Financial2,302 (54.7%)1,904 (45.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,185 (75.4%)1,038 (24.6%)
Computers & Mathematics1,552 (69.5%)681 (30.5%)
Architecture & Engineering1,368 (86.8%)208 (13.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science265 (64.0%)149 (36.0%)
Community & Social Service 2,329 (35.1%)4,298 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media286 (37.2%)482 (62.8%)
Legal Services & Support321 (46.1%)376 (53.9%)
Education Instruction & Library1,057 (26.1%)2,990 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment665 (59.6%)450 (40.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,072 (25.4%)3,148 (74.6%)
Health Technologists982 (29.0%)2,408 (71.0%)
Total (Category)13,861 (51.6%)12,979 (48.4%)
Total (Overall)25,579 (53.9%)21,885 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hoover are Food Preparation & Serving (1,827 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,112 | 2.3%), Healthcare Support (835 | 1.8%), Security & Protection (782 | 1.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (761 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Hoover

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hoover, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (84.4%), Law Enforcement (83.1%), and Security & Protection (69.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.1%), Personal Care & Service (68.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hoover
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support116 (13.9%)719 (86.1%)
Security & Protection542 (69.3%)240 (30.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention251 (58.1%)181 (41.9%)
Law Enforcement291 (83.1%)59 (16.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,046 (57.3%)781 (42.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance642 (84.4%)119 (15.6%)
Personal Care & Service350 (31.5%)762 (68.5%)
Total (Category)2,696 (50.7%)2,621 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)25,579 (53.9%)21,885 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hoover are Sales & Related (5,729 | 12.1%), and Office & Administration (4,180 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hoover

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hoover
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,393 (59.2%)2,336 (40.8%)
Office & Administration819 (19.6%)3,361 (80.4%)
Total (Category)4,212 (42.5%)5,697 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)25,579 (53.9%)21,885 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hoover are Construction & Extraction (1,090 | 2.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (901 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (61 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hoover

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hoover
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,038 (95.2%)52 (4.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair893 (99.1%)8 (0.9%)
Total (Category)1,931 (94.1%)121 (5.9%)
Total (Overall)25,579 (53.9%)21,885 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hoover are Material Moving (1,356 | 2.9%), Production (1,001 | 2.1%), and Transportation (989 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hoover

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hoover
OccupationMaleFemale
Production848 (84.7%)153 (15.3%)
Transportation917 (92.7%)72 (7.3%)
Material Moving1,114 (82.2%)242 (17.8%)
Total (Category)2,879 (86.0%)467 (14.0%)
Total (Overall)25,579 (53.9%)21,885 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hoover

Employment Industries in Hoover

The major employment industries in Hoover include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,533 | 13.8%), Retail Trade (5,178 | 10.9%), Educational Services (5,074 | 10.7%), Finance & Insurance (4,627 | 9.8%), and Professional & Scientific (4,101 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Hoover

Employment Industries by Sex in Hoover

The Hoover industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (88.6%), and Manufacturing (83.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.1%), Educational Services (69.8%), and Public Administration (57.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hoover
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction286 (82.7%)60 (17.3%)
Construction1,774 (88.6%)228 (11.4%)
Manufacturing3,096 (83.0%)633 (17.0%)
Wholesale Trade1,201 (72.9%)447 (27.1%)
Retail Trade3,041 (58.7%)2,137 (41.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing983 (69.8%)426 (30.2%)
Utilities552 (64.0%)310 (36.0%)
Information729 (64.3%)405 (35.7%)
Finance & Insurance2,384 (51.5%)2,243 (48.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing757 (59.7%)512 (40.4%)
Professional & Scientific2,424 (59.1%)1,677 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management43 (50.0%)43 (50.0%)
Administrative & Support932 (67.8%)443 (32.2%)
Educational Services1,531 (30.2%)3,543 (69.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,563 (23.9%)4,970 (76.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation631 (72.0%)245 (28.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,592 (54.3%)1,341 (45.7%)
Public Administration701 (42.3%)956 (57.7%)
Total25,579 (53.9%)21,885 (46.1%)

Education in Hoover

School Enrollment in Hoover

The most common levels of schooling among the 22,346 students in Hoover are high school (4,936 | 22.1%), elementary school (4,932 | 22.1%), and middle school (4,468 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Hoover
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,4206.4%
Kindergarten1,3065.8%
Elementary School4,93222.1%
Middle School4,46820.0%
High School4,93622.1%
College / Undergraduate3,33314.9%
Graduate / Professional1,9518.7%
Total22,346100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hoover

Out of a total of 22,346 students who are enrolled in schools in Hoover, 3,575 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 18,771 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 706 (63.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,303 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hoover
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds398 (36.0%)706 (63.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,888 (86.6%)754 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,426 (90.3%)584 (9.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,303 (90.5%)348 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds925 (87.6%)131 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,980 (86.9%)299 (13.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,001 (75.2%)330 (24.8%)
35 Years and over843 (66.2%)430 (33.8%)
Total18,771 (84.0%)3,575 (16.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hoover

Business (10,393 | 25.6%), science & technology (4,479 | 11.0%), education (4,460 | 11.0%), engineering (3,156 | 7.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (2,346 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 40,670 individuals in Hoover who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hoover
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,8314.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,3465.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0362.5%
Psychology1,7064.2%
Social Sciences2,0695.1%
Engineering3,1567.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies3050.7%
Science & Technology4,47911.0%
Business10,39325.6%
Education4,46011.0%
Literature & Languages1,6464.1%
Liberal Arts & History1,5603.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1,4123.5%
Communications2,1235.2%
Arts & Humanities2,1485.3%
Total40,670100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hoover

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hoover

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hoover are males with 2 vehicles (12,048, accounting for 47.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,514, making up 55.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hoover
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle111 (0.4%)139 (0.6%)
1 Vehicle3,240 (12.7%)4,946 (22.9%)
2 Vehicles12,048 (47.3%)9,514 (44.1%)
3 Vehicles6,527 (25.7%)4,734 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles2,568 (10.1%)1,535 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles957 (3.8%)690 (3.2%)
Total25,451 (100.0%)21,558 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hoover

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hoover are 20 to 24 minutes (8,939 commuters, 21.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (7,600 commuters, 18.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (6,434 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Hoover
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5321.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,9227.1%
10 to 14 Minutes4,22210.3%
15 to 19 Minutes6,43415.7%
20 to 24 Minutes8,93921.8%
25 to 29 Minutes3,7829.2%
30 to 34 Minutes7,60018.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3933.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0472.5%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2935.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0872.6%
90 or more Minutes7521.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Hoover

The most common commute times in Hoover are 20 to 24 minutes (4,613 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (4,326 commuters, 23.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hoover
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes363 (1.6%)169 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,629 (7.3%)1,293 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,363 (10.6%)1,859 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,299 (14.8%)3,135 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,613 (20.7%)4,326 (23.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,751 (7.8%)2,031 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,431 (19.9%)3,169 (17.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes668 (3.0%)725 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes617 (2.8%)430 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,328 (5.9%)965 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes693 (3.1%)394 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes567 (2.5%)185 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hoover

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hoover are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,737, 16.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,840, 20.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hoover
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM823 (3.7%)373 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM722 (3.2%)368 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,120 (5.0%)583 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,712 (7.7%)1,191 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,487 (11.1%)1,860 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,737 (16.7%)3,840 (20.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,290 (14.7%)2,680 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,196 (14.3%)2,595 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,298 (5.8%)1,223 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,183 (5.3%)1,732 (9.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM514 (2.3%)225 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM60 (0.3%)64 (0.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,459 (6.5%)1,034 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM721 (3.2%)913 (4.9%)
Total22,322 (100.0%)18,681 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hoover

Occupancy by Ownership in Hoover

Of the total 36,189 dwellings in Hoover, owner-occupied units account for 25,141 (69.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,048 (30.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hoover
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,14169.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11,04830.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units36,189100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hoover

Occupancy by Household Size in Hoover
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,80027.1%
2-Person Household12,67035.0%
3-Person Household6,08116.8%
4+ Person Household7,63821.1%
Total Housing Units36,189100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hoover

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hoover
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,109 (52.1%)4,691 (47.9%)
2-Person Household9,673 (76.3%)2,997 (23.6%)
3-Person Household4,660 (76.6%)1,421 (23.4%)
4+ Person Household5,699 (74.6%)1,939 (25.4%)
Total Housing Units25,141 (69.5%)11,048 (30.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hoover

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hoover
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School380 (49.3%)390 (50.6%)
High School Diploma1,675 (44.7%)2,076 (55.3%)
College/Associate Degree5,029 (57.2%)3,758 (42.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18,057 (78.9%)4,824 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hoover

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hoover
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,04319.5%
35 to 44 Years6,92619.1%
45 to 54 Years7,57720.9%
55 to 64 Years5,45915.1%
65 to 74 Years5,09814.1%
75 to 84 Years2,7597.6%
85 Years and Over1,3273.7%
Total36,189100.0%

Housing Finances in Hoover

Median Income by Occupancy in Hoover

Median Income by Occupancy in Hoover
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,141 (69.5%)$130,649
Renter-Occupied11,048 (30.5%)$52,429
Average36,189 (100.0%)$101,765

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hoover

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hoover
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000158 (0.6%)455 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999122 (0.5%)136 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999250 (1.0%)479 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999286 (1.1%)373 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999411 (1.6%)571 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999913 (3.6%)1,245 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,126 (4.5%)1,990 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,554 (10.2%)2,404 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,087 (12.3%)1,233 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,884 (23.4%)1,410 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more10,350 (41.2%)752 (6.8%)
Total25,141 (100.0%)11,048 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hoover

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hoover
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300424 (1.7%)37 (0.3%)
$300 to $4991,912 (7.6%)193 (1.8%)
$500 to $7993,946 (15.7%)174 (1.6%)
$800 to $9991,266 (5.0%)745 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,415 (13.6%)5,864 (53.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,354 (21.3%)2,848 (25.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,363 (13.4%)418 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,639 (10.5%)90 (0.8%)
$3,000 or more2,822 (11.2%)169 (1.5%)
Total25,141 (100.0%)11,048 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hoover

Housing Structures in Hoover

Housing Structures in Hoover
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24,65068.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,7294.8%
2 Unit Apartments1340.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6891.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,2956.3%
10 or more Apartments6,65018.4%
Mobile Home / Other420.1%
Total36,189100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hoover

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hoover
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached23,142 (93.9%)1,508 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,205 (69.7%)524 (30.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)134 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)689 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments310 (13.5%)1,985 (86.5%)
10 or more Apartments464 (7.0%)6,186 (93.0%)
Mobile Home / Other20 (47.6%)22 (52.4%)
Total25,141 (69.5%)11,048 (30.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hoover

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hoover
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room31 (0.1%)384 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms229 (0.9%)2,024 (18.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,921 (11.6%)5,229 (47.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,105 (32.2%)2,605 (23.6%)
8 or more Rooms13,855 (55.1%)806 (7.3%)
Total25,141 (100.0%)11,048 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hoover

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hoover
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17,671 (70.3%)2,833 (25.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas300 (1.2%)211 (1.9%)
Electricity7,129 (28.4%)7,923 (71.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene9 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke16 (0.1%)4 (0.0%)
All other Fuels16 (0.1%)9 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)68 (0.6%)
Total25,141 (100.0%)11,048 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hoover

Household Vehicle Usage in Hoover
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle356 (1.4%)669 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle5,351 (21.3%)5,492 (49.7%)
2 Vehicles12,140 (48.3%)3,689 (33.4%)
3 or more Vehicles7,294 (29.0%)1,198 (10.8%)
Total25,141 (100.0%)11,048 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hoover

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hoover

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,84417,297
Median Property Value$348,000$372,700
Median Household Income$101,138$8,261
Monthly Housing Costs$616$2,822
Real Estate Taxes$2,190$706

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hoover

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hoover
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000269 (3.4%)153 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999157 (2.0%)191 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,637 (33.6%)4,648 (26.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,996 (38.2%)8,304 (48.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,370 (17.5%)2,623 (15.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999239 (3.0%)1,013 (5.9%)
$1,000,000 or more176 (2.2%)365 (2.1%)
Total7,844 (100.0%)17,297 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hoover

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hoover
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000124 (1.6%)245 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999504 (6.4%)156 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999431 (5.5%)443 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999502 (6.4%)482 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,275 (16.3%)624 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,005 (12.8%)1,279 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,914 (24.4%)2,082 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more2,089 (26.6%)3,970 (23.0%)
Total7,844 (100.0%)17,297 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hoover

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hoover
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,929 (24.6%)145,799 (842.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,501 (19.1%)4,891 (28.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,129 (14.4%)5,330 (30.8%)
4.0x or more3,268 (41.7%)3,134 (18.1%)
Total7,844 (100.0%)17,297 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hoover

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hoover
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800328 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,078 (13.7%)619 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,4995,365 (68.4%)2,874 (16.6%)
Total7,844 (100.0%)17,297 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hoover

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hoover

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hoover
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,542 (97.7%)178 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years15,025 (98.4%)249 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years5,924 (89.4%)700 (10.6%)
26 to 34 Years10,837 (91.7%)985 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years11,890 (93.1%)882 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,707 (94.3%)709 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years9,897 (96.7%)337 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,142 (99.4%)49 (0.6%)
75 Years and older6,224 (99.6%)23 (0.4%)
Total87,188 (95.5%)4,112 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hoover

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hoover
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,542 (97.7%)178 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen15,025 (98.4%)249 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,924 (89.4%)700 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hoover

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hoover
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,947 (90.5%)517 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,397 (86.6%)1,455 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,857 (92.4%)727 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,481 (95.0%)495 (5.0%)
$100,000 and over54,493 (98.4%)917 (1.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hoover

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hoover
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,934 (25.1%)5,716 (74.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,268 (21.4%)12,279 (80.4%)
19 to 25 Years345 (5.2%)5,676 (85.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,224 (10.3%)9,920 (83.9%)
35 to 44 Years476 (3.7%)11,539 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years643 (5.2%)11,368 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years953 (9.3%)9,444 (92.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,685 (93.8%)5,646 (68.9%)
75 Years and over6,161 (98.6%)4,351 (69.7%)
Total22,689 (24.8%)75,939 (83.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hoover

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hoover
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years432 (5.3%)364 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years436 (4.4%)437 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years918 (5.6%)1,381 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years866 (22.5%)799 (18.4%)
75 Years and over1,028 (40.8%)1,740 (46.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hoover

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hoover: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years39 (0.5%)45 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years71 (0.7%)80 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years302 (1.8%)281 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years470 (12.2%)110 (2.5%)
75 Years and over503 (20.0%)885 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hoover: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years79 (1.0%)17 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years59 (0.6%)117 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years113 (0.7%)188 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years158 (4.1%)104 (2.4%)
75 Years and over112 (4.4%)191 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hoover: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years246 (3.0%)279 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years317 (3.2%)213 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years241 (1.5%)535 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years189 (4.9%)250 (5.8%)
75 Years and over296 (11.8%)642 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hoover: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (1.1%)17 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.2%)25 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years406 (2.5%)799 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years452 (11.7%)551 (12.7%)
75 Years and over557 (22.1%)1,237 (33.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hoover: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years98 (1.2%)89 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years55 (0.6%)17 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years142 (0.9%)210 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years193 (5.0%)218 (5.0%)
75 Years and over223 (8.9%)565 (15.1%)

Technology Access in Hoover

Computing Device Access in Hoover

Computing Device Access in Hoover
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32,07988.6%
Smartphone34,24394.6%
Tablet27,19875.2%
No Computing Device8002.2%
Total36,189100.0%

Internet Access in Hoover

Internet Access in Hoover
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet100.0%
Broadband Home31,17086.1%
Cellular Data Only2,4566.8%
Satellite Internet2,4816.9%
No Internet1,5994.4%
Total36,189100.0%

Hoover Summary

Hoover, Alabama is a city located in Jefferson and Shelby counties in the state of Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Hoover was 84,848, making it the second largest city in Alabama.

History

Hoover was founded in 1967 by William H. Hoover, a real estate developer. The city was named after him and was incorporated in 1967. The city was initially developed as a planned community and was designed to be a self-contained city with its own schools, shopping centers, and recreational facilities.
In the late 1970s, the city began to experience rapid growth due to its proximity to Birmingham and its attractive suburban lifestyle. By the 1990s, Hoover had become one of the fastest growing cities in the state and was one of the most affluent cities in the region.

Geography

Hoover is located in central Alabama, approximately 20 miles south of Birmingham. It is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is bordered by the Cahaba River to the east and the Little Cahaba River to the west. The city covers an area of approximately 37 square miles and has an elevation of 600 feet.

Economy

Hoover is a major economic center in the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area. The city is home to several major employers, including Regions Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The city is also home to several shopping centers, including the Riverchase Galleria, which is the largest shopping mall in the state.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Hoover was 84,848. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 15.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $76,845, and the median income for a family was $90,945. The per capita income for the city was $37,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hoover?
Total Population of Hoover is 91,995.
What is the Total Male Population of Hoover?
Total Male Population of Hoover is 44,066.
What is the Total Female Population of Hoover?
Total Female Population of Hoover is 47,929.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hoover?
There are 91.94 Males per 100 Females in Hoover.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hoover?
There are 108.77 Females per 100 Males in Hoover.
What is the Median Population Age in Hoover?
Median Population Age in Hoover is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hoover
Average Family Size in Hoover is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hoover
Average Household Size in Hoover is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hoover?
Per Capita income in Hoover is $52,906.
What is the Median Family Income in Hoover?
Median Family Income in Hoover is $127,071.
What is the Median Household income in Hoover?
Median Household Income in Hoover is $101,765.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hoover?
Income or Wage Gap in Hoover is 31.8%.
Women in Hoover earn 68.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hoover?
Family Income Deficit in Hoover is $12,172.
Families that are below poverty line in Hoover earn $12,172 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hoover?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hoover is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hoover?
There are 49,510 People in the Labor Forcein in Hoover.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hoover?
68.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Hoover.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hoover?
Unemployment Rate in Hoover is 3.9%.