Birmingham-Hoover Alabama Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Birmingham-Hoover Alabama metro area was $60,725 in 2021, the latest figures available. Birmingham median household income is $6,812 higher than the median Alabama household income and $8,992 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Birmingham median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Birmingham-Hoover are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Birmingham Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Alabama | $53,913 | -2.49% | +0.21% |
| Birmingham | $60,725 | -2.57% | -0.23% |
Trends in Birmingham, AL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Birmingham is $60,725. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $62,326 and is now $1,601 (2.57%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Birmingham, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Birmingham
| Date | US | Alabama | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,913 | $60,725 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,290 | $62,326 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,825 | $61,853 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $53,798 | $60,863 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,188 | $58,697 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,226 | $58,965 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,193 | $58,848 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,065 | $53,895 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $49,917 | $56,300 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,149 | $55,284 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,999 | $55,093 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $51,254 | $56,797 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,122 | $61,823 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,289 | $60,917 |
Birmingham Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Birmingham was $79,877 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama family income, Birmingham median family income is $8,871 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Birmingham will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Birmingham Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Alabama | $71,006 | -1.09% | +3.09% |
| Birmingham | $79,877 | -1.43% | +3.06% |
Trends in Birmingham, AL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Birmingham is $79,877. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $81,034 and is now $1,157 (1.43%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Birmingham, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Birmingham
| Date | US | Alabama | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $71,006 | $79,877 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,792 | $81,034 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,125 | $79,440 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $68,878 | $77,509 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $67,987 | $74,654 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $67,476 | $76,614 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $65,367 | $75,279 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $61,591 | $68,206 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $62,960 | $70,894 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,303 | $70,188 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,766 | $70,790 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,279 | $72,864 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,504 | $76,266 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,093 | $73,360 |
Birmingham Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Birmingham was $34,713 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama per capita income, Birmingham median per capita income is $4,105 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Birmingham will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Birmingham Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Alabama | $30,608 | -1.31% | +3.06% |
| Birmingham | $34,713 | -2.23% | +4.11% |
Trends in Birmingham, AL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Birmingham is $34,713. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $35,506 and is now $793 (2.23%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Birmingham, Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Birmingham
| Date | US | Alabama | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,608 | $34,713 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,013 | $35,506 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,362 | $35,111 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,699 | $33,342 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,287 | $33,056 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,140 | $33,041 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,326 | $31,890 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,042 | $29,722 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,241 | $31,060 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,972 | $30,513 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,418 | $30,693 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,291 | $32,296 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $29,298 | $34,253 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,439 | $33,219 |
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