Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL

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2020 Population

104,316

0.259% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

35.6

0.559% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

26.4%

4.63% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$39,792

3.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$132,300

12.7% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

46,561

0.958% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL had a population of 104k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $39,792. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL declined from 104,587 to 104,316, a −0.259% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,560 to $39,792, a 3.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.72%).

6.59% of the households in Birmingham City (East) 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.

96.4% of the residents in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are University of Alabama at Birmingham (6,323 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was $132,300, and the homeownership rate was 45.5%.

Most people in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL is home to a population of 104k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.59% of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (4.79k people).

In 2020, there were 1.5 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.3k people) in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.64k White (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 (East) PUMA, AL are Spanish (4,010 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (636 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (243 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

54,894

Women

52.6%

49,471

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 104,365 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.4% of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
57.3k ± 2.38k
White (Non-Hispanic)
38.2k ± 2k
White (Hispanic)
2.64k ± 666

4.97%

Hispanic Population

5.18k people

4.97% of the people in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are hispanic (5.18k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,493 ± 942 people
India
344 ± 455 people
China
341 ± 453 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,493 Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL residents, followed by India with 344 and China with 341.

Foreign-Born Population

4.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

4.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.92k people

As of 2020, 4.59% of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL residents (4.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was 4.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,010 households (4.07%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
636 households (0.646%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
243 households (0.247%)

6.59% of the households in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was Spanish. 4.07% of the households in Birmingham City (East) 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
2,084 ± 384
Gulf War (2001-)
781 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
676 ± 213

Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,883 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,856 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,123 people), and the highest paying industries are Executive offices & legislative bodies ($124,096), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($101,882), and Offices of dentists ($99,048).

Males in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,556. The income inequality in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,455

Women

52.5%

22,106

Men

47.5%

The workforce of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL in 2020 was 46,561 people, with 52.5% woman, and 47.5% men.

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

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Occupations

46.6k

2020 Value

0.958%

1 Year growth

± 0.958%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.958%, from 46.1k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, are Stockers and order fillers (1,597 people), Retail salespersons (1,541 people), and Cashiers (1,295 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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

46.6k

2020 Value

0.958%

1 Year growth

± 0.958%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 0.958%, from 46.1k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,883 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,856 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,374

Median earning men ± $3,151

$27,924

Median earning women ± $1,381

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,605), Public Administration ($49,036), and Information ($44,115).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($42,115), Public Administration ($42,007), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,440).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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

Showing data for Alabama.

$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

Voting results are not available for Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

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 (East) PUMA, AL awarded 6,323 degrees. The student population of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,222 male students and 28,356 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are White (3,786 and 63.5%), followed by Black or African American (1,206 and 20.2%), Asian (405 and 6.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (228 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Alabama at Birmingham (6,323 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL are Registered Nursing (1,053 and 16.7%), General Business Administration & Management (345 and 5.46%), and General Public Health (291 and 4.6%).

The median tuition cost in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL for a public four year colleges is $8,568 for in-state students and $20,400 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 44,578 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 44,578 students enrolled in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,634 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
144 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
367 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
217 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was General Biological Sciences with 144 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

6,323 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alabama at Birmingham with 6,323 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,194 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL, which is 0.531 times less than the 4,129 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,786 degrees mean that there were 3.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,206 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

Public, 4-year or above ($8,568) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2020, 0.855% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.583% 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 (East) PUMA, AL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (22.5k), Some college (19.8k), and Bachelors Degree (15.4k).

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 (East) PUMA, AL was $132,300 in 2020, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $117,400 to $132,300, a 12.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL is 45.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL is $39,792. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

Housing

Property

$132,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,683

$20,417

Median Property Taxes

±$1,123

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 (East) 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 (East) PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.5%

Homeownership

2020

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 45.5% of the housing units in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Birmingham City (East) 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $83,941, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $78,851 and $70,933.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Birmingham City (East) 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.

$39,792

Median Household Income

± $2,016

44.9k

Number of Households

± 1,850

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.9k households in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL grew to $39,792 from the previous year's value of $38,560.

The following chart displays the households in Birmingham City (East) 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

0.471

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

0.467

2019 Wage GINI in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL

In 2020, the income inequality in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.853% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.5%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Walked (4.71%)

In 2020, 76.5% of workers in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who walked to work (4.71%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Birmingham City (East) 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 (East) PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL (26.2k out of 99.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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

86.8% of the population of Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 29.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.8% were men and 54.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

39.8%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Birmingham City (East) PUMA, AL grew by 0.968% from 13.1% to 13.2%.

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