Birmingham is a city located in Van Buren County Iowa. Birmingham has a 2024 population of 372. Birmingham is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 370 in 2020.
The average household income in Birmingham is $66,951 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Birmingham is 49.3 years: 45.5 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Birmingham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 86.42% |
| Other race | 32 | 6.12% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 5.35% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 222 | 2.36 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 96 | 2.65 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 73 | 1.25 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 36 | 3.75 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 17 | 2.53 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 4.91% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 11.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 7.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.03% |
| High School Graduate | 165 | 42.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 7.49% |
| Some College | 96 | 24.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 315 | 289 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,417 | $40,208 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,162 | $45,833 | $24,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,705 | $6,705 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,109 | $40,000 | $32,083 |
| Some College | $35,833 | $0 | $38,125 |
$37,109
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$32,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of Birmingham residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 53 | 12.8% |
| Other | 32 | 12 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 11 | 15.49% |
| Multiple | 28 | 2 | 7.14% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.65%
Male Poverty Rate
14.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Birmingham is Other, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Birmingham is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.75% |
| High School | 12.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
| Some College | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,607 | $71,094 |
| Households | $58,750 | $66,951 |
| Married Families | $71,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,188 | $37,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
41
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 17.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.95%
Born in Birmingham
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
3.06%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.94% of Birmingham residents were born in the United States, with 74.95% having been born in Iowa. 3.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 376 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 375 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 374 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 374 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 373 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 372 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 372 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 371 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 372 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 370 | -51 | -12.11% |
| 2019 | 421 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 419 | -9 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 428 | -5 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 433 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 436 | -5 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 441 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 442 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 442 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 444 | -5 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 449 | 0 | 0% |