Birmingham, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
199,322
Population
1,355/sq mi density
$44,376
Median Income
$31,616 per capita
$138,600
Home Value
$136,876 Zillow
$1,047
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
1,275
Violent Crime/100K
4,233 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,376 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,275 violent crimes/100K (235% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
199,322
Census 2023
Population Density
1,355
per square mile
Land Area
147.1
square miles (380.9 km²)
Median Age
35.9 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 67.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
25.6%
Black
67.1%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.3%
Spanish
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.4%
Veterans
5.7%
5% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.2%
40% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
12.5%
45% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 199,322 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,355 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 147.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.6% |
| Black or African American | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.4% |
| Veterans | 5.7% |
| Disability | 18.2% |
| Health Insurance | 87.5% |
| Uninsured | 12.5% |
| Broadband Access | 84.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |