Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Birmingham Alabama Avg US Average
Median Household Income $47,111 $62,318 $78,145
Median Personal Income $47,111 $62,318 $78,145
Average income growth 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Birmingham
United States
Year Birmingham United States

Economic Inequality in Birmingham | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Birmingham Alabama Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.569 0.572 0.570
Male Median Income $51,721 $61,248 $67,746
Female Median Income $45,484 $45,616 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 12.1% 25.5% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Birmingham Alabama Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 5.9% 4.8% 5.2%
Working from Home 9.0% 7.8% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 20 22 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Birmingham
United States
Year Birmingham United States