Demographics & People — Birmingham, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 199,322 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~195,500 |
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| Median Age | 35.6 |
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| Total Households | 88,527 |
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| Family Households | 42,060 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50,931 |
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| Black or African American | 133,817 |
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| Asian | 2,836 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,709 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 113,909 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 44,362 |
| American | 23,244 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,039 |
| English | 6,985 |
| Irish | 5,536 |
| Subsaharan African | 5,509 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,026 |
| German | 5,001 |
| African | 4,722 |
Language
| English Only | 176,978 |
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| Spanish | 7,842 |
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| Population 5+ | 189,606 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 10,294 |
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| Population 18+ | 161,248 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Birmingham, Alabama.
