Birmingham, AL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Birmingham, Alabama Summary
Life in Birmingham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Birmingham over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Birmingham:
The population in Birmingham is 200,431.
The median home value in Birmingham is $102,370.
The median income in Birmingham is $42,464.
The cost of living in Birmingham is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Birmingham is $995.
The unemployment rate in Birmingham is 7.5%.
The poverty rate in Birmingham is 26.1%.
The average high in Birmingham is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
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Birmingham, AL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Birmingham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Birmingham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Birmingham is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Birmingham is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Birmingham is $102,370.
The median income in Birmingham is $42,464.
Birmingham's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Birmingham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Birmingham | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 | |
Birmingham, AL Weather
The average high in Birmingham is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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3 Reviews & Comments About Birmingham
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Këromu Soda -
I live in Birmingham and I'm moving to a different part now but a WEEK ago my mom pulled up to the gas station and my mom told me don't get out * while locking the doors * because these two sketchy a*s guys were there and I was wearing my fursuit so they are like meow meow I am awkwardly laughing but after one of them look in my window because I rolled it down my window about 2 inches and one said I'll take you to my house and we can have so much fun looking toward my b*****s after that my mom rolled up the windows and we got the h**l out of there did I mention it's was 12:54AM
Snow_Mane -
I live in Birmingham and my house isn't bad at all !,!,!,
HomeSnacks User - 2019-01-08 16:56:17.776659
This place is very racist and not good at all its like a ghost town.
Its very racist and not a good place to live.
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Birmingham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Birmingham
The current population in Birmingham is 200,431. The population has decreased -7.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 200,431 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 212,021 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 212,265 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 212,424 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 212,211 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 211,705 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 212,295 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 213,180 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 214,348 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 216,392 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Birmingham
Birmingham is:
23.4% White with 46,875 White residents.
68.4% African American with 137,147 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 206 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 2,967 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 1,478 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 3,655 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 8,039 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.4% | 64.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 68.4% | 26.2% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 4.6% | 18.7% |
Gender in Birmingham
Birmingham is 52.9% female with 106,017 female residents.
Birmingham is 47.1% male with 94,413 male residents.
| Gender | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Birmingham for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Birmingham completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Birmingham completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Birmingham completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Birmingham completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Birmingham completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Birmingham completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Birmingham completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Birmingham completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Birmingham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Birmingham, Alabama
9.9% of households in Birmingham earn Less than $10,000.
8.3% of households in Birmingham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.8% of households in Birmingham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.2% of households in Birmingham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.8% of households in Birmingham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Birmingham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Birmingham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Birmingham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Birmingham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Birmingham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Birmingham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.3% | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
