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
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Birmingham covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 4509 people per square mile.
About Birmingham, MI
Birmingham is defined demographically by education — 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 21,612 residents, Birmingham is a city in Michigan.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $153,125, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $712,700, with typical rent around $1,891.
Birmingham is among the best-educated US cities: 76.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 25.1% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Birmingham usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
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%.
22,198
Population (2024)
20,109
Population (2010)
22,198
Peak (2024)
0.71%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,109 |
| 2011 | 20,242 |
| 2012 | 20,381 |
| 2013 | 20,492 |
| 2014 | 20,798 |
| 2015 | 20,918 |
| 2016 | 21,129 |
| 2017 | 21,239 |
| 2018 | 21,280 |
| 2019 | 21,389 |
| 2020 | 21,767 |
| 2021 | 21,619 |
| 2022 | 21,549 |
| 2023 | 21,610 |
| 2024 | 22,198 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 20.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16.0% |
| Information | 15.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Retail Trade | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.