Vestavia Hills, AL

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    2024 Population
    38,616
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.7
    0.714% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.97%
    10.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $134,369
    4.02% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $530,000
    7.18% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    17,878
    1.89% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Vestavia Hills, 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.

    98.2% of the residents in Vestavia Hills, AL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Vestavia Hills, AL was $530,000, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

    Most people in Vestavia Hills, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Vestavia Hills, AL was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesAlabamaJefferson County, ALShelby County, ALBirmingham-Hoover, ALJefferson County (Southeast)--Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, ALShelby County (North)--Hoover (South), Alabaster (North) & Pelham Cities PUMA, AL

    Population & Diversity

    Vestavia Hills, AL is home to a population of 38.6k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.16% of Vestavia Hills, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.99k people).

    In 2024, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.6k people) in Vestavia Hills, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.88k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Vestavia Hills, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Vestavia Hills, AL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vestavia Hills, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      32.6k ± 811
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.02k ± 575
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      1.88k ± 468
    3.41%
    Hispanic Population
    1.32k people

    In 2024, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.6k people) in Vestavia Hills, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.88k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.41% of the people in Vestavia Hills, AL are hispanic (1.32k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Vestavia Hills, AL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.16%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.99k people
    6.06%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.35k people

    As of 2024, 5.16% of Vestavia Hills, AL residents (1.99k 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 Vestavia Hills, AL was 6.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      319 ± 97
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      254 ± 165
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      189 ± 171

    Vestavia Hills, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Vestavia Hills, AL.

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    Health

    96.7% of the population of Vestavia Hills, AL has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 7.59% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.04% 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, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 14.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.33%
    Uninsured
    61.2%
    Employer Coverage
    7.59%
    Medicaid
    13.9%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    1.04%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vestavia Hills, AL declined by 8.95% from 3.66% to 3.33%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Vestavia Hills, AL employs 17.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vestavia Hills, AL were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,040 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,275 people), and Educational Services (1,881 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($154,167), Utilities ($130,144), and Finance & Insurance ($129,327).

    Employment

    Occupations

    17.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,085
    −1.89%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.79%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vestavia Hills, AL declined at a rate of −1.89%, from 18.2k employees to 17.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vestavia Hills, AL, are Management Occupations (3,295 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,124 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,064 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vestavia Hills, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    17.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,085
    −1.89%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.79%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vestavia Hills, AL declined at a rate of −1.89%, from 18.2k employees to 17.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vestavia Hills, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,040 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,275 people), and Educational Services (1,881 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vestavia Hills, AL, though some of these residents may live in Vestavia Hills, 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

    $97,847
    Median earning men ± $4,809
    $52,822
    Median earning women ± $7,493

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($138,914), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($138,482), and Manufacturing ($125,694).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($149,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,864), and Construction ($76,184).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Vestavia Hills, AL was $530,000 in 2024, which is 1.59 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $494,500 to $530,000, a 7.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Vestavia Hills, AL is 78%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Vestavia Hills, AL have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vestavia Hills, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $530,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,540
    $10,792
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$811

    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 Vestavia Hills, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    78%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78% of the housing units in Vestavia Hills, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $134,369
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,767
    13.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 925

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.8k households in Vestavia Hills, AL grew to $134,369 from the previous year's value of $129,171.

    The following chart displays the households in Vestavia Hills, 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 Vestavia Hills, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.5%)
    3. Carpooled (5.64%)

    In 2024, 74.7% of workers in Vestavia Hills, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.64%).

    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

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Vestavia Hills, AL have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.317% of the workforce in Vestavia Hills, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vestavia Hills, AL (3.83k out of 38.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vestavia Hills, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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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