Hoover, AL

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2023 Population
92,401
0.441% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.3
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
5.33%
2.01% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$107,822
5.95% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$391,300
6.85% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
47,829
0.769% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hoover, AL had a population of 92.4k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $107,822. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hoover, AL grew from 91,995 to 92,401, a 0.441% increase and its median household income grew from $101,765 to $107,822, a 5.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hoover, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.83%).

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.

96.6% of the residents in Hoover, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hoover, AL are Winonah's International School of Cosmetology (82 degrees awarded in 2022) and Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham (70 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hoover, AL was $391,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Hoover, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hoover, AL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Hoover, AL is home to a population of 92.4k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.62% of Hoover, AL residents were born outside of the country (7.04k people).

In 2023, there were 3.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.2k people) in Hoover, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.32k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.6%
2023 Citizenship
96.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Hoover, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hoover, AL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hoover, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    62.2k ± 1.58k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    18k ± 1.61k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.32k ± 704
5.05%
Hispanic Population
4.67k people

In 2023, there were 3.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.2k people) in Hoover, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.32k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.05% of the people in Hoover, AL are hispanic (4.67k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    45,935 ± 5,238 people
  2. Guatemala
    15,043 ± 3,007 people
  3. India
    10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.62%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7.04k people
7.69%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
7.08k people

As of 2023, 7.62% of Hoover, AL residents (7.04k 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 Hoover, AL was 7.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,111 ± 363
  2. Vietnam
    1,108 ± 245
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    942 ± 272

Hoover, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Hoover, AL employs 47.8k people. The largest industries in Hoover, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,051 people), Educational Services (5,508 people), and Retail Trade (5,132 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($122,050), Utilities ($121,538), and Finance & Insurance ($96,081).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

47.8k
2023 Value
± 1,900
0.769%
1 Year growth
± 5.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoover, AL grew at a rate of 0.769%, from 47.5k employees to 47.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoover, AL, are Management Occupations (7,670 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,047 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,248 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hoover, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

47.8k
2023 Value
± 1,900
0.769%
1 Year growth
± 5.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoover, AL grew at a rate of 0.769%, from 47.5k employees to 47.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoover, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,051 people), Educational Services (5,508 people), and Retail Trade (5,132 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$73,951
Median earning men ± $3,381
$51,386
Median earning women ± $1,945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,427), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($92,281), and Manufacturing ($89,467).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($92,905), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,641), and Public Administration ($68,897).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Hoover, AL awarded 152 degrees. The student population of Hoover, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 244 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hoover, AL are Black or African American (66 and 43.4%), followed by White (64 and 42.1%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 13.8%), and Two or More Races (1 and 0.658%).

The largest universities in Hoover, AL by number of degrees awarded are Winonah's International School of Cosmetology (82 and 53.9%) and Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham (70 and 46.1%).

The most popular majors in Hoover, AL are General Cosmetology (117 and 77%), Hair Styling & Design (22 and 14.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (8 and 5.26%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 251 students enrolled in Hoover, AL, 2.79% men and 97.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 123 records, of which 96.7% were women and 3.25% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
117 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hoover, AL was General Cosmetology with 117 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 82 degrees awarded
  2. 70 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Winonah's International School of Cosmetology with 82 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hoover, AL, which is 0.0133 times less than the 150 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 64 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Hoover, AL was $391,300 in 2023, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $366,200 to $391,300, a 6.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoover, AL is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hoover, AL have an average commute time of 25.1 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 $107,822. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Hoover, AL was Census Tract 144.06 with a value of $143,000, followed by Census Tract 302.16 and Census Tract 144.12, with respective values of $135,779 and $126,458.

Property

$391,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,949
$25,961
Median Property Taxes
±$1,360

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 $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

71.2%
Homeownership
2023
67.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.2% of the housing units in Hoover, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 144.06
  2. Census Tract 302.16
  3. Census Tract 144.12

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hoover, AL was Census Tract 144.06 with a value of $143,000, followed by Census Tract 302.16 and Census Tract 144.12, with respective values of $135,779 and $126,458.

The following map shows all of the places in Hoover, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$107,822
Median Household Income
± $3,984
36.5k
Number of Households
± 1,561

In 2023, the median household income of the 36.5k households in Hoover, AL grew to $107,822 from the previous year's value of $101,765.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hoover, AL is from Alabama.
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.9%)
  3. Carpooled (6.6%)

In 2023, 78% of workers in Hoover, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.6%).

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.

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Commute Time

25.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoover, AL have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Hoover, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoover, AL (4.88k out of 91.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

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Health

95% of the population of Hoover, AL has health coverage, with 61% on employee plans, 6.56% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see 875 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year (891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1107 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 443 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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875 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, AL

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AL see an average of 875 patients per year. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year (891 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.95%
Uninsured
61%
Employer Coverage
6.56%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
13.4%
Non-Group
1.66%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoover, AL grew by 9.94% from 4.5% to 4.95%.

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