Hoover, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hoover, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,120 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1482.5 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.36% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 30,782 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hoover grew by 31.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 75,120 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hoover is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.3% of residents. That is 3.5 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,683 19.5% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 18,227 24.3% +3.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,942 19.9% on par
- Boomers 61–79 11,336 15.1% -2.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.4% of the people living in Hoover and men 47.6%.
- Women 52.4% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 47.6% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Hoover has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,247 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.94% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hoover is about 52% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $280,716 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,440 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hoover is about 16.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,440 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hoover spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,800 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,333 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,450 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hoover is about the same as in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hoover has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.9% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Hoover has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Hoover | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.4% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Hoover, AL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hoover, AL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, AL | 75,120 | $98,247 #2/3 | $280,716 #3/3 | 22.5 min #3/3 |
| Homewood, AL | 27,106 | $89,778 | $303,414 | 16.5 min |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 32,245 | $112,165 | $314,215 | 18.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hoover, Alabama.
What is the population of Hoover, Alabama?
About 75,120 people live in Hoover, Alabama, in 30,782 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 35.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Hoover, Alabama mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hoover, Alabama has 1,483 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 17 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hoover, Alabama an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($280,716 against $98,247), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,440 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Hoover, Alabama?
Unemployment in Hoover, Alabama is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Hoover, Alabama?
55.9% of adults in Hoover, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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