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Population Review

Birmingham, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Birmingham, Michigan is 21,612 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $153,125, the median home value is $712,700, and the median age is 41.1.

The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (20,109 → 22,198).

21,612

Population

4509

People / sq mi

$153,125

Median Income

$712,700

Median Home Value

Birmingham covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 4509 people per square mile.

About Birmingham, MI

Birmingham is a city in Michigan with a population of 21,612. It ranks #55 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Birmingham is $153,125, above the US median of $74,580. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $712,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,891. The homeownership rate of 76.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Birmingham reflects 76.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.3 minutes each way.

Birmingham city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Birmingham city had a population of 20,109 in 2010 and 22,198 in 2024, a 10.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,198 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.

2024 · 22K20102024

22,198

Population (2024)

20,109

Population (2010)

22,198

Peak (2024)

0.71%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201020,109
201120,242
201220,381
201320,492
201420,798
201520,918
201621,129
201721,239
201821,280
201921,389
202021,767
202121,619
202221,549
202321,610
202422,198

Race & Ethnicity

White84.9%
Black or African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$153,125

Median Household Income

$104,412

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$712,700

Median Home Value

$1,891

Median Rent

76.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.8%

High School+

76.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

66.5%

Public Transit

25.1%

Work From Home

20.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.7%

Foreign Born

89.9%

Non-English at Home

1.9%

Veterans

6.1%

With Disability

98.7%

Health Insurance

97.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate18.4%
Manufacturing16.0%
Information15.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.3%
Public Administration3.0%
Construction2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Retail Trade1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birmingham, Michigan has a population of 21,612 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Birmingham, Michigan is $153,125, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Birmingham, Michigan is $712,700, with median monthly rent at $1,891 and a homeownership rate of 76.2%.

The median age in Birmingham, Michigan is 41.1 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 10.4% since 2010 (20,109 → 22,198).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.