Income

Household Income (HHI)

Median HHI - $71,794

With a Median Household Income of $71,794 the Birmingham, AL Market ranks 115th across STI Markets.

Average HHI - $98,999

The Average Household Income is $98,999 for which this market ranks 99th.

Income Distribution

Figure 37: Income Distribution

Income Distribtuion Line

Below the multi-colored line represents the same data for household income in the Birmingham, AL market, but more equally lays out the distribution of population versus the income level, correcting for differences in size of income ranges. You will also notice that after 200k the income ranges are scaled down so the focus is more centered on the more numerous Households making under 200k. The black line represents the National Income Distribution for comparison.

Figure 38: Income Distribution Line

Income Inequality - High

The distribution of Household Income in the Birmingham, AL market can be considered High with a Gini coefficient of 0.461. This market ranks 19th in Household Income Inequality across all STI Markets.

Average Household Income by Census Tract

The interquartile range of Average Household Income across the market’s Census Tracts, that is its 25th percentile and 75th percentile values, are $66,410 and $105,718, respectively.

Figure 39: Household Income Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 40: Income Distribution Line

HHI Age under 25 - $60,478

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged under 25 of $60,478 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 94th across STI Markets.

Figure 41: HHI 00to25 Thematic

HHI Age 25 to 45 - $104,570

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 25 to 45 of $104,570 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 97th across STI Markets.

Figure 42: HHI 25to45 Thematic

HHI Age 45 to 65 - $113,316

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 45 to 65 of $113,316 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 97th across STI Markets.

Figure 43: HHI 45to65 Thematic

HHI Age 65 plus - $79,343

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders aged 65 and over of $79,343 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 108th across STI Markets.

Figure 44: HHI 65over Thematic

HH Income by Age of Head of Householder

Distribtion Comaprison

Figure 45: Income Distribution Line

HHI White - $106,795

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders Non-Hispanic White of $106,795 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 91st across STI Markets.

Figure 46: HHI white Thematic

HHI Black - $78,347

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Black of $78,347 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 80th across STI Markets.

Figure 47: HHI black Thematic

HHI Asian - $122,676

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Asian of $122,676 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 74th across STI Markets.

Figure 48: HHI asian Thematic

HHI Other - $94,289

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Non-Hispanic Other of $94,289 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 87th across STI Markets.

Figure 49: HHI other Thematic

HHI Hispanic - $90,063

With an Average Household Income for those head of householders identifying as Hispanic of $90,063 the Birmingham, AL market ranks 101st across STI Markets.

Figure 50: HHI hispanic Thematic

Disposible Income - $78,147

Disposable income is defined here as Household Income after accounting for Federal, State, and Local taxes. The Average Household Disposable Income is $78,147 which ranks 100th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $20,853, or 21.06%, overall this percentage drop ranks 98th across STI Markets.

Figure 51: Disposible Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Discretionary Income - $59,905

Discretionary income goes a step further. It takes Disposable Income, which already accounts for taxes, and accounts for the typical cost of Food, Housing, and Clothing. The Average Household Discretionary Income is $59,905 which ranks 90th across STI Markets.

This is a drop of $39,094, or 39.49%, overall this percentage drop ranks 131st across STI Markets.

Figure 52: Discretionary Income VS HH Income

Purple = 15% decrease, Blue = 25% decrease, Green = 35% decrease, Orange = 45% decrease, Red = 55% decrease

Labor

Housing