Birmingham City PUMA, AL

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2024 Population

186,844

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.8

0.279% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

25.7%

2.11% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$43,349

3.86% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$135,500

15.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

79,160

2.14% 1-year growth

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7.86% 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.

95.9% 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 (6,742 degrees awarded in 2023), Lawson State Community College (610 degrees), and Birmingham-Southern College (282 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was $135,500, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%.

Most people in Birmingham City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 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 95.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.11% of Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (9.55k people).

In 2024, there were 3.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Birmingham City PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.06k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are Spanish (9,598 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (577 households), and Hindi (460 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

99,567

Women

53%

88,223

Men

47%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 187,790 inhabitants, with 47% men, and 53% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.9%

2024 Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.9% of Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 96.3%, 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)
126k ± 2.51k
White (Non-Hispanic)
41.6k ± 1.73k
Other (Hispanic)
5.06k ± 1.26k

6.1%

Hispanic Population

11.4k people

6.1% of the people in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are hispanic (11.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Birmingham City PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,269 ± 1,391 people
India
652 ± 626 people
Guatemala
642 ± 621 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 3,269 Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 652 and Guatemala with 642.

Foreign-Born Population

5.11%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.55k people

4.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.65k people

As of 2024, 5.11% of Birmingham City PUMA, AL residents (9.55k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 4.62%, 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
9,598 households (5.41%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
577 households (0.325%)
Hindi
460 households (0.259%)

7.86% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Spanish. 5.41% 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
2,955 ± 453
Gulf War (2001-)
1,974 ± 502
Gulf War (1990s)
1,063 ± 266

Birmingham City PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Birmingham City PUMA, AL.

Economy

The economy of Birmingham City PUMA, AL employs 79.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Birmingham City PUMA, AL were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,798 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,653 people), and Construction (3,787 people), and the highest paying industries were Legal services ($124,629), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($120,067), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($119,603).

Males in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,911. The income inequality in Birmingham City PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,174

Women

50.8%

38,986

Men

49.2%

The workforce of Birmingham City PUMA, AL in 2023 was 79,160 people, with 50.8% woman, and 49.2% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

79.2k

2023 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Birmingham City PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 77.5k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,856 people), Cashiers (2,496 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (2,195 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 Alabama.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

79.2k

2023 Value

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 2.14%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Birmingham City PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 77.5k employees to 79.2k 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 (6,798 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,653 people), and Construction (3,787 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

$39,939

Median earning men ± $1,525

$32,979

Median earning women ± $1,741

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,164), Information ($58,467), and Public Administration ($54,884).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($67,583), Public Administration ($53,232), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,856).

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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL awarded 8,266 degrees. The student population of Birmingham City PUMA, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 10,186 male students and 18,066 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are White (4,314 and 55.6%), Black or African American (2,201 and 28.4%), Asian (462 and 5.95%), and Hispanic or Latino (344 and 4.43%).

The largest universities in Birmingham City PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Alabama at Birmingham (6,742 and 81.6%), Lawson State Community College (610 and 7.38%), and Birmingham-Southern College (282 and 3.41%).

The most popular majors in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are Registered Nursing (1,037 and 12.5%), General Business Administration & Management (612 and 7.4%), and General Public Health (384 and 4.65%).

The median tuition costs in Birmingham City PUMA, AL are $12,360 for private four year colleges, and $8,832 and $21,864 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 28,252 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 28,252 students enrolled in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,722 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
363 degrees awarded
General Psychology
291 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
182 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was Registered Nursing with 363 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
6,742 degrees awarded
Lawson State Community College
610 degrees awarded
Birmingham-Southern College
282 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alabama at Birmingham with 6,742 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,065 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Birmingham City PUMA, AL, which is 0.589 times less than the 5,201 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,314 degrees mean that there were 1.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,201 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,725) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 2023, 1.14% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.911% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (45.3k), Some college (37.3k), and Bachelors Degree (23.3k).

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 $135,500 in 2024, which is 0.407 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $117,200 to $135,500, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Birmingham City PUMA, AL is 47.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 20.3 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.

Housing

Property

$135,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,686

$38,903

Median Property Taxes

±$1,647

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

47.8%

Homeownership

2024

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 47.8% of the housing units in Birmingham City PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$43,349

Median Household Income

± $1,700

81.4k

Number of Households

± 2,475

In 2024, the median household income of the 81.4k households in Birmingham City PUMA, AL grew to $43,349 from the previous year's value of $41,738.

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

0.45

2023 Wage GINI in Birmingham City PUMA, AL

0.453

2022 Wage GINI in Birmingham City PUMA, AL

In 2023, the income inequality in Birmingham City PUMA, AL was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.663% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Birmingham City PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (9.48%)

In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Birmingham City PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (9.48%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Birmingham City PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.863% 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

25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Birmingham City PUMA, AL (45.6k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

86.6% of the population of Birmingham City PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,571 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 27.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Birmingham City PUMA, AL grew by 1.95% from 13.2% to 13.4%.

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.