Birmingham, AL
Living in Birmingham
Bikeability35
Walkability41
Commute72
Public Transit39
Affordability92
Public Safety31
Airports23
Hospitals28
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
212kPopulation-4.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black70%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Birmingham
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in Birmingham
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Birmingham
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado30
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Birmingham, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Birmingham, AL
Colleges
Colleges near Birmingham, AL
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2 miles, S
Birmingham-Southern College
3 miles, W
Samford University
4 miles, S
Miles College
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Birmingham, AL
St Vincent's Birmingham
1 miles, SE
University of Alabama Hospital
1 miles, S
Callahan Eye Hospital
2 miles, S
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Birmingham, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
88 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
103 miles, W