Mountain Brook, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Mountain Brook | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,279 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1732.4 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.03% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.5 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,502 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Mountain Brook grew by 11.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,685 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mountain Brook has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Mountain Brook | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $145,375 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.61% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mountain Brook is about 133% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Mountain Brook | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $319,397 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,551 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.2% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Mountain Brook is about 17.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,551 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mountain Brook spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 147 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mountain Brook | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.7 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.3 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 147 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,562 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,801 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,978 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mountain Brook is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes 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
Mountain Brook has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Mountain Brook | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76.2% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Mountain Brook has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Mountain Brook | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mountain Brook, Alabama.
What is the population of Mountain Brook, Alabama?
The population of Mountain Brook, Alabama is 22,279, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Mountain Brook, Alabama?
The population density of Mountain Brook, Alabama is 1732.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Mountain Brook, Alabama?
The median household income in Mountain Brook, Alabama is $145,375, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Mountain Brook, Alabama?
The median home price in Mountain Brook, Alabama is $319,397, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Brook, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 2.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.