Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

91,332

1.33% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.8

1.53% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.3%

3.25% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$34,176

4.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$76,400

1.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

34,317

2.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL had a population of 91.3k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $34,176. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL declined from 92,564 to 91,332, a −1.33% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,717 to $34,176, a 4.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (6.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), Other (Hispanic) (2.1%), and White (Hispanic) (1.48%).

4.7% of the households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are Lawson State Community College (622 degrees awarded in 2021), Herzing University-Birmingham (290 degrees), and Birmingham-Southern College (276 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was $76,400, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was 1 car per household.

Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL borders Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL, Trussville, Center Point & Gardendale Cities PUMA, AL, and Bessemer, Hueytown & Pleasant Grove Cities PUMA, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 91.3k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.08% of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2021, there were 13.8 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.7k people) in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.69k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are Spanish (3,467 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (134 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (89 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,059

Women

53.7%

42,327

Men

46.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 91,386 inhabitants, with 46.3% men, and 53.7% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
78.7k ± 2.03k
White (Non-Hispanic)
5.69k ± 862
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.21k ± 1.19k

4.13%

Hispanic Population

3.77k people

4.13% of the people in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are hispanic (3.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,177 ± 837 people
Guatemala
238 ± 378 people
El Salvador
217 ± 361 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,177 Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 238 and El Salvador with 217.

Foreign-Born Population

3.08%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

3.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.78k people

As of 2021, 3.08% of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL residents (2.82k 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 Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was 3.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,467 households (4%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
134 households (0.154%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
89 households (0.103%)

4.7% of the households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 4% of the households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,925 ± 303
Gulf War (2001-)
1,160 ± 447
Gulf War (1990s)
1,010 ± 266

Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL employs 34.3k people. The largest industries in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are Restaurants & Food Services (2,522 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,314 people), and Construction (1,784 people), and the highest paying industries are Beauty salons ($102,985), Computer Systems Design ($65,036), and Executive offices & legislative bodies ($64,978).

Males in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,084. The income inequality in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,877

Women

53.6%

16,312

Men

46.4%

The workforce of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 35,189 people, with 53.6% woman, and 46.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

34.3k

2021 Value

−2.48%

1 Year decline

± −2.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 35.2k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, are Cashiers (1,763 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,468 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,347 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

34.3k

2021 Value

−2.48%

1 Year decline

± −2.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 35.2k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,522 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,314 people), and Construction (1,784 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,716

Median earning men ± $3,120

$26,805

Median earning women ± $893

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,292), Manufacturing ($38,955), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,117).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($51,650), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,850), and Public Administration ($39,137).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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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 Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL awarded 1,415 degrees. The student population of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,413 male students and 3,890 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are Black or African American (850 and 60.3%), followed by White (469 and 33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (45 and 3.19%), and Two or More Races (16 and 1.13%).

The largest universities in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Lawson State Community College (622 and 44%), Herzing University-Birmingham (290 and 20.5%), and Birmingham-Southern College (276 and 19.5%).

The most popular majors in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL are General Studies (132 and 9.33%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (128 and 9.05%), and General Business Administration & Management (128 and 9.05%).

The median tuition cost in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL for private four year colleges is $13,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,303 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,303 students enrolled in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,465 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
37 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
117 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lawson State Community College
622 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Birmingham
290 degrees awarded
Birmingham-Southern College
276 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lawson State Community College with 622 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 567 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL, which is 0.669 times less than the 848 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 850 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 469 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.65% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.554% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.9k), Some college (20k), and Secondary Education (13.2k).

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 Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was $76,400 in 2021, which is 0.312 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $75,600 to $76,400, a 1.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL is 52%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL is $34,176. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$76,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,271

$19,054

Median Property Taxes

±$1,195

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 Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52% of the housing units in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, 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.

$34,176

Median Household Income

± $1,531

36.6k

Number of Households

± 1,612

In 2021, the median household income of the 36.6k households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL grew to $34,176 from the previous year's value of $32,717.

The following chart displays the households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.404

2021 Wage GINI in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL

0.402

2020 Wage GINI in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.669% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (4.95%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (4.95%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL (22.4k out of 88.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

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

85.3% of the population of Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 2.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1,534 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.7%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

2.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL grew by 3.02% from 14.2% to 14.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Birmingham City (West) PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.