Hoover, AL

Census Place

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2020 Population

85,386

0.248% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.9

0.265% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.68%

7.57% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$92,984

3.95% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$298,400

2.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hoover, AL had a population of 85.4k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $92,984. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hoover, AL grew from 85,175 to 85,386, a 0.248% increase and its median household income grew from $89,452 to $92,984, a 3.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hoover, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.28%), White (Hispanic) (3.27%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%).

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.

95.7% of the residents in Hoover, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hoover, AL are Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham (63 degrees awarded in 2020) and Winonah's International School of Cosmetology (42 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Hoover, AL was $298,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Hoover, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hoover, AL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Hoover, AL is home to a population of 85.4k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.46% of Hoover, AL residents were born outside of the country (8k people).

In 2020, there were 3.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.3k people) in Hoover, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.51k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

94.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.7% of Hoover, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hoover, AL was 94.8%, 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)
58.3k ± 1.78k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.7k ± 1.77k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.51k ± 791

5.65%

Hispanic Population

4.82k people

5.65% of the people in Hoover, AL are hispanic (4.82k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

9.46%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

8k people

2017 Foreign-Born Population

7.57k people

As of 2018, 9.46% of Hoover, AL residents (8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hoover, AL was 9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
1,240 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
789 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
750 ± 230

Hoover, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hoover, AL employs 43.2k people. The largest industries in Hoover, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,135 people), Retail Trade (4,460 people), and Educational Services (4,278 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($112,865), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($109,931), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,667).

Employment

Occupations

43.2k

2020 Value

± 1,703

−0.593%

1 Year decline

± 5.27%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hoover, AL declined at a rate of −0.593%, from 43.5k employees to 43.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoover, AL, are Management Occupations (7,001 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,591 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,206 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

43.2k

2020 Value

± 1,703

−0.593%

1 Year decline

± 5.27%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hoover, AL declined at a rate of −0.593%, from 43.5k employees to 43.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoover, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,135 people), Retail Trade (4,460 people), and Educational Services (4,278 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

$66,135

Median earning men ± $5,152

$43,255

Median earning women ± $2,401

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($98,098), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,962), and Manufacturing ($82,895).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,847), Wholesale Trade ($75,139), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,143).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B 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
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

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

Civics

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Hoover, AL awarded 105 degrees. The student population of Hoover, AL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 313 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hoover, AL are White (50 and 47.6%), followed by Black or African American (41 and 39%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 8.57%), and Asian (3 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Hoover, AL by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham (63 and 60%) and Winonah's International School of Cosmetology (42 and 40%).

The most popular majors in Hoover, AL are General Cosmetology (89 and 84.8%), Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (10 and 9.52%), and Hair Styling & Design (6 and 5.71%).

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 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

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 $298,400 in 2020, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $291,000 to $298,400, a 2.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoover, AL is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hoover, AL have an average commute time of 24.5 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 $92,984. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Hoover, AL was Census Tract 302.16 with a value of $128,388, followed by Census Tract 144.10 and Census Tract 144.06, with respective values of $114,115 and $113,205.

Property

$298,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,897

$22,917

Median Property Taxes

±$1,176

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

70.4%

Homeownership

2020

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.4% of the housing units in Hoover, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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 144.10
Census Tract 144.06

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hoover, AL was Census Tract 302.16 with a value of $128,388, followed by Census Tract 144.10 and Census Tract 144.06, with respective values of $114,115 and $113,205.

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.

$92,984

Median Household Income

± $4,238

32.6k

Number of Households

± 1,434

In 2020, the median household income of the 32.6k households in Hoover, AL grew to $92,984 from the previous year's value of $89,452.

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

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Worked At Home (8.88%)
Carpooled (8.12%)

In 2020, 81.6% of workers in Hoover, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.88%) and those who carpooled to work (8.12%).

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

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoover, AL have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% 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

5.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoover, AL (4.83k out of 84.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

95.2% of the population of Hoover, AL has health coverage, with 61.3% on employee plans, 7.02% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.21% 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 920 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.08% decrease from the previous year (930 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1085 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Jefferson County, AL.

920 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, AL

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see an average of 920 patients per year. This represents a 1.08% decrease from the previous year (930 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.83%

Uninsured

61.3%

Employer Coverage

7.02%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoover, AL declined by 9.83% from 5.35% to 4.83%.

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.