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Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama

Birmingham is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 212,247. The city has a total area of 149.9 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 600 feet (182.88 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 1,416 person per square mile. The median age was 35.6 years (The median age in the state of Alabama was 38.7). There were 100 males for every 91 females.
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014)
212,247 residents
Population Change
-12.6% since 2000 year
Residents Median Age
35.6 years (State: 38.7)
Below the Poverty Line
29.2% (Year: 2015)
Population Males
100,856 residents
Population Females
111,391 residents
Population Urban
99% of residents
Population Rural
1% of residents
Foreign Born Residents
1.9% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.4% Africa
Daytime Population Change
+87,626 (+40.8%)
Live and Work in the City
56,926 (60.8%)
Unemployment (Year: 2015)
6.9% (State: 5.9%)

Elections Results Data

 

    English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers

     

      Birmingham Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)

       

        Birmingham Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)

         

          Year of Entry of Foreign-born Birmingham Residents

           

            Countries for Foreign-Born Residents

             
              Financial Information
              Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015)
              $3,631
              Median Home Value (Year: 2015)
              $93,000 (State: $134,100)
              Changes in Home Value
              +$30,800 since 2000 year
              Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015)
              $743
              Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015)
              $221 – $445
              Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015)
              $490
              Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016)
              88 (USA: 100)
              Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015)
              $733 (0.70%)
              Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015)
              $558 (0.70%)
              Median Household Income (Year: 2015)
              $32,378 (State: $44,765)
              Changes in Household Income
              +$5,643 since 2000 year
              Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015)
              $20,817
              Changes in Per Capita Income
              +$5,154 since 2000 year
              Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)

              Education attainment (25+ years residents)

               

                Males 25 Years and Older

                 

                  Females 25 Years and Older

                   

                    List of Largest Colleges & Universities

                    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 14,853
                      Location: Administration Bldg Suite 1070
                      Public
                      Website: www.uab.edu
                      Offers: Doctoral Degree
                    • Virginia College-Birmingham
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 8,167
                      Location: 488 Palisades Blvd.
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: www.vc.edu
                      Offers: Master’s Degree
                    • Jefferson State Community College
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 6,041
                      Location: 2601 Carson Rd
                      Public
                      Website: www.jeffstateonline.com
                    • Samford University
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 3,829
                      Location: 800 Lakeshore Drive
                      Private
                      Not-For-Profit
                      Website: www.samford.edu
                      Offers: Doctoral Degree
                    • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 2,695
                      Location: 3060 Wilson Rd SW
                      Public
                      Website: www.lawsonstate.edu
                    • Fortis Institute-Birmingham
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 1,392
                      Location: 100 London Pkwy Ste 150
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: www.fortis.edu
                    • Birmingham Southern College
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 1,331
                      Location: 900 Arkadelphia Road
                      Private
                      Not-For-Profit
                      Website: www.bsc.edu/
                    • Brown Mackie College-Birmingham
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 743
                      Location: 105 Vulcan Road, Suite 100
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: www.brownmackie.edu
                    • Strayer University-Alabama
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 672
                      Location: 3570 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: www.strayer.edu/alabama/birmingham
                      Offers: Master’s Degree
                    • Herzing University-Birmingham
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 338
                      Location: 280 West Valley Ave
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: www.herzing.edu/birmingham
                    • University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 308
                      Location: 100 Corporate Parkway
                      Private
                      For-Profit
                      Website: www.phoenix.edu
                      Offers: Master’s Degree
                    • Southeastern School of Cosmetology
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 162
                      Location: 849 Dennison Ave. SW, Suite 101
                      Private
                      Not-For-Profit
                      Website: www.southeasternschoolofcosmetology.com
                    • Southeastern Bible College
                      Full-Time Enrollment: 149
                      Location: 2545 Valleydale Road
                      Private
                      Not-For-Profit
                      Website: www.sebc.edu
                    Birmingham Police Department
                    Full-time Employees (Year: 2015)
                    1,102 policeman
                    Full-time Law Enforcement Officers
                    838 policemen
                    Officers per 1,000 Residents
                    4 policemen (State: 2.69)
                    Labor Market Description

                    Unemployment Rate

                     

                      Male: Employment in Industries (Services)

                       

                        Female: Employment in Industries (Services)

                         

                          Male: Most Common Occupations

                           

                            Female: Most Common Occupations

                             
                              Birmingham Infrastructure
                              Grocery Stores in the City
                              135 stores
                              Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens
                              2.05 (State: 1.89)
                              Supercenters in the City
                              12 centers
                              Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens
                              0.18 (State: 0.20)
                              Non-gas Station Convenience Stores
                              65 stores
                              Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas)
                              0.99 (State: 0.65)
                              Convenience Stores at Gas Stations
                              380 stores
                              Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas)
                              5.77 (State: 6.32)
                              Number of Restaurants in the City
                              357 restaurants
                              Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens
                              5.42 (State: 5.75)
                              Number of Houses in the City
                              112,229

                              Hospitals in Birmingham

                              • AFFINITY HOME HOSPICE SERVICES
                                140 OXMOOR ROAD, SUITE H
                              • BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
                                Government (Federal)
                                Provides Emergency
                                700 SOUTH 19TH STREET
                              • CARRAWAY METHODIST MEDICAL CTR HOSPICE
                                1600 CARRAWAY BOULEVARD
                              • EVERCARE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
                                33 INVERNESS CENTER PARKWAY
                                # 350
                              • HOPE HOSPICE, INC
                                1600 CARRAWAY BOULEVARD, SUITE 444
                              • LONG TERM CARE HOSP AT MED CENTER EAST,THE
                                50 MEDICAL PARK EAST DR
                                8TH FLOOR
                              • NEW BEACON OF BIRMINGHAM
                                2145 HIGHLAND AVENUE SUITE 110
                              • PERSONA HEALTH SERVICES, INC
                                2800 MILAN COURT, SUITE 127
                              • ST VINCENT’S BIRMINGHAM
                                Voluntary (Private)
                                810 ST VINCENT’S DRIVE
                              • TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER
                                Proprietary
                                Provides Emergency
                                800 MONTCLAIR RD
                              • WIREGRASS HOSPICE BIRMINGHAM
                                2084 VALLEYDALE ROAD

                              Airports & Heliports in Birmingham

                              • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
                                Runways: 2
                                Commercial: 30,424
                                Air Taxi: 25,873
                                Itinerant: 39,927
                                Local: 618
                                Military: 5,902
                              • Bonham Airport (AL40)
                                Runways: 1
                              • Heliports: 10

                              Amtrak Stations in Birmingham

                              • BIRMINGHAM (1819 MORRIS AVE.)
                                Services: Ticket Office, Partially Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Call For Taxi Service

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                                Means of Transportation for Getting to Work

                                 
                                  Other Information

                                  Birmingham by Race (According to 2015)

                                   

                                    Median Unit Value (According to 2015)

                                     

                                      Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)

                                       

                                        Natural Disasters in Birmingham

                                         

                                          Air Quality Information

                                           
                                            Common Weather Information
                                            Tornadoes Average Activity
                                            152% (Larger than US)
                                            Earthquakes Average Activity
                                            79% (Smaller then US)
                                            Number of Natural Disasters
                                            31 pc. (State: 13 pc.)
                                            Number of Major Disasters
                                            24 pc.
                                            Number of Emergencies Disasters
                                            6 pc.
                                            Google Map of Birmingham
                                            ZIP Codes for Birmingham: 35061, 35064, 35068, 35094, 35117, 35126, 35127, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35212, 35213, 35215, 35217, 35218, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35228, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35242, 35243, 35254
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