Birmingham City PUMA, AL

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2023 Population

187,040

0.816% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.9

1.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

26.3%

0.735% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$41,738

4.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$117,200

10.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

77,499

1.82% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Birmingham City PUMA, AL had a population of 187k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $41,738. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Birmingham City PUMA, AL declined from 188,579 to 187,040, a −0.816% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,761 to $41,738, a 4.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.6%), Other (Hispanic) (2.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.57%).

7.14% of the households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are University of Alabama at Birmingham (6,377 degrees awarded in 2022), Lawson State Community College (609 degrees), and Birmingham-Southern College (275 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was $117,200, and the homeownership rate was 47.9%.

Most people in Birmingham City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Birmingham City PUMA, AL borders Jefferson (Northwest) & Walker Counties--Adamsville, Warrior & Graysville Cities PUMA, AL, Jefferson County (West)--Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL, Jefferson County (Northeast)--Trussville, Center Point & Gardendale Cities PUMA, AL, and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Birmingham City PUMA, AL is home to a population of 187k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.62% of Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (8.65k people).

In 2023, there were 3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Birmingham City PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.49k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are Spanish (8,612 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (658 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (366 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

99,875

Women

53.1%

88,150

Men

46.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 188,025 inhabitants, with 46.9% men, and 53.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Birmingham City PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Birmingham City PUMA, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
127k ± 2.5k
White (Non-Hispanic)
42.3k ± 2.28k
Other (Hispanic)
4.49k ± 1.4k

5.5%

Hispanic Population

10.3k people

5.5% of the people in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are hispanic (10.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Birmingham City PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,716 ± 1,270 people
Guatemala
521 ± 560 people
India
507 ± 552 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,716 Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 521 and India with 507.

Foreign-Born Population

4.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.65k people

4.04%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.62k people

As of 2023, 4.62% of Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents (8.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 4.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Birmingham City PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,612 households (4.86%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
658 households (0.371%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
366 households (0.206%)

7.14% of the households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Spanish. 4.86% of the households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,375 ± 466
Gulf War (2001-)
2,081 ± 557
Gulf War (1990s)
1,235 ± 337

Birmingham City PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Birmingham City PUMA, AL employs 77.5k people. The largest industries in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,576 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,834 people), and Construction (3,772 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($120,102), Offices of dentists ($107,766), and Travel arrangements & reservation services ($103,594).

Males in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,433. The income inequality in Birmingham City PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,332

Women

53%

38,418

Men

47%

The workforce of Birmingham City PUMA, AL in 2020 was 81,750 people, with 53% woman, and 47% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Birmingham City PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

77.5k

2022 Value

−1.82%

1 Year decline

± −1.82%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Birmingham City PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −1.82%, from 78.9k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, are Cashiers (2,988 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,637 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (2,046 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Birmingham City PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

77.5k

2022 Value

−1.82%

1 Year decline

± −1.82%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Birmingham City PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −1.82%, from 78.9k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,576 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,834 people), and Construction (3,772 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Birmingham City PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Birmingham City PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,216

Median earning men ± $1,840

$32,237

Median earning women ± $1,659

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,018), Public Administration ($50,459), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,845).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($69,297), Construction ($65,865), and Public Administration ($49,605).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Birmingham City PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL awarded 7,716 degrees. The student population of Birmingham City PUMA, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,098 male students and 17,283 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are White (4,330 and 58.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,947 and 26.3%), Asian (445 and 6.02%), and Hispanic or Latino (272 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Alabama at Birmingham (6,377 and 82.6%), Lawson State Community College (609 and 7.89%), and Birmingham-Southern College (275 and 3.56%).

The most popular majors in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are Registered Nursing (1,088 and 14.1%), General Business Administration & Management (471 and 6.1%), and General Public Health (367 and 4.76%).

The median tuition costs in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are $11,820 for private four year colleges, and $8,832 and $21,216 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,381 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 27,381 students enrolled in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,288 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
362 degrees awarded
General Psychology
256 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
191 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Registered Nursing with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Birmingham City PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Alabama at Birmingham
6,377 degrees awarded
Lawson State Community College
609 degrees awarded
Birmingham-Southern College
275 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alabama at Birmingham with 6,377 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,728 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, which is 0.547 times less than the 4,988 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,330 degrees mean that there were 2.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,947 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.96% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Birmingham City PUMA, AL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (46.1k), Some college (37.9k), and Secondary Education (23.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was $117,200 in 2023, which is 0.386 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $106,400 to $117,200, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Birmingham City PUMA, AL is 47.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Birmingham City PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Birmingham City PUMA, AL is $41,738. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

Housing

Property

$117,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,916

$38,662

Median Property Taxes

±$1,665

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Birmingham City PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Birmingham City PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.9%

Homeownership

2023

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 47.9% of the housing units in Birmingham City PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Birmingham City PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Shelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $103,459, followed by Madison County (North & East)--Huntsville City (East) PUMA, AL and Jefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, with respective values of $97,063 and $95,047.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Birmingham City PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,738

Median Household Income

± $1,528

80.7k

Number of Households

± 2,414

In 2023, the median household income of the 80.7k households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL grew to $41,738 from the previous year's value of $39,761.

The following chart displays the households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2022 Wage GINI in Birmingham City PUMA, AL

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Birmingham City PUMA, AL

In 2022, the income inequality in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0759% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Birmingham City PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Birmingham City PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Birmingham City PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.3%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (8.32%)

In 2023, 72.3% of workers in Birmingham City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (8.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Birmingham City PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Birmingham City PUMA, AL (46.6k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Birmingham City PUMA, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.8% of the population of Birmingham City PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1520 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2054 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 797 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

1,520 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,520 patients per year. This represents a 0.0658% increase from the previous year (1,519 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alabama in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

34.7%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Birmingham City PUMA, AL declined by 1.57% from 13.4% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Birmingham City PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.