Hoover, AL

Census Place

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2021 Population

91,371

7.01% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

1.06% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.65%

16.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$95,970

3.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$316,700

6.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hoover, AL had a population of 91.4k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $95,970. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hoover, AL grew from 85,386 to 91,371, a 7.01% increase and its median household income grew from $92,984 to $95,970, a 3.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hoover, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), White (Hispanic) (2.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%).

None of the households in Hoover, 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% of the residents in Hoover, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hoover, AL are Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham (66 degrees awarded in 2021) and Winonah's International School of Cosmetology (57 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hoover, AL was $316,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Hoover, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hoover, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hoover, AL is home to a population of 91.4k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.25% of Hoover, AL residents were born outside of the country (7.54k people).

In 2021, there were 3.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62k people) in Hoover, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.06k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Hoover, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hoover, AL was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hoover, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
62k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 1.52k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.06k ± 920

5.13%

Hispanic Population

4.69k people

5.13% of the people in Hoover, AL are hispanic (4.69k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

8.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.54k people

8.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.38k people

As of 2021, 8.25% of Hoover, AL residents (7.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hoover, AL was 8.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,191 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
835 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
765 ± 186

Hoover, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hoover, AL employs 46.8k people. The largest industries in Hoover, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,370 people), Retail Trade (5,275 people), and Educational Services (4,663 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($116,281), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($96,667), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($95,938).

Employment

Occupations

46.8k

2021 Value

± 1,953

8.23%

1 Year growth

± 5.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hoover, AL grew at a rate of 8.23%, from 43.2k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoover, AL, are Management Occupations (7,450 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,027 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (4,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hoover, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.8k

2021 Value

± 1,953

8.23%

1 Year growth

± 5.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hoover, AL grew at a rate of 8.23%, from 43.2k employees to 46.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoover, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,370 people), Retail Trade (5,275 people), and Educational Services (4,663 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hoover, AL, though some of these residents may live in Hoover, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,863

Median earning men ± $4,905

$45,792

Median earning women ± $2,852

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,279), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,716), and Manufacturing ($84,149).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($82,765), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,471), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,456).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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 Hoover, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Hoover, AL awarded 123 degrees. The student population of Hoover, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 518 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hoover, AL are White (62 and 50.4%), followed by Black or African American (53 and 43.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 5.69%), and Unknown (1 and 0.813%).

The largest universities in Hoover, AL by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham (66 and 53.7%) and Winonah's International School of Cosmetology (57 and 46.3%).

The most popular majors in Hoover, AL are General Cosmetology (100 and 81.3%), Hair Styling & Design (12 and 9.76%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (9 and 7.32%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

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 Hoover, AL was $316,700 in 2021, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $298,400 to $316,700, a 6.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoover, AL is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hoover, AL have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hoover, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hoover, AL is $95,970. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hoover, AL was Census Tract 302.16 with a value of $129,688, followed by Census Tract 144.06 and Census Tract 144.12, with respective values of $122,154 and $114,435.

Property

$316,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,473

$24,512

Median Property Taxes

±$1,288

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 Hoover, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

69.6%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.6% of the housing units in Hoover, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 302.16
Census Tract 144.06
Census Tract 144.12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hoover, AL was Census Tract 302.16 with a value of $129,688, followed by Census Tract 144.06 and Census Tract 144.12, with respective values of $122,154 and $114,435.

The following map shows all of the places in Hoover, 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.

$95,970

Median Household Income

± $5,309

35.2k

Number of Households

± 1,595

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.2k households in Hoover, AL grew to $95,970 from the previous year's value of $92,984.

The following chart displays the households in Hoover, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hoover, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (6.71%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Hoover, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.71%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoover, AL have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Hoover, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoover, AL (6.04k out of 90.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hoover, AL is White, followed by Black 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

95.3% of the population of Hoover, AL has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 7.23% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see 891 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.15% decrease from the previous year (920 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 475 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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891 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, AL

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see an average of 891 patients per year. This represents a 3.15% decrease from the previous year (920 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.66%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

7.23%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoover, AL declined by 3.35% from 4.83% to 4.66%.

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