Unified School District · AL
Birmingham City School District
Birmingham City School District is a unified school district in Alabama with a community population of 198,173. The median household income is $46,051 and the median age is 35.6.
198,173
Population
1348
People / sq mi
$46,051
Median Income
35.6
Median Age
Birmingham City School District covers 147 sq mi of land at 1347.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,051
Median Household Income
$32,216
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$158,800
Median Home Value
$1,107
Median Rent
45.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.0%
High School+
31.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birmingham City School District serves a community with a population of 198,173 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Alabama.
The median household income in Birmingham City School District is $46,051, with a per capita income of $32,216. The poverty rate is 19.4%.
Birmingham City School District is 24.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 17.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Birmingham City School District, 89.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Birmingham City School District is $158,800, with a median rent of $1,107. The homeownership rate is 45.5%.
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Data for Birmingham City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0100390).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.