Birmingham, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Birmingham, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,130 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4396.8 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.67% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,205 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Birmingham grew by 15.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,130 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Birmingham is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.1% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,065 14.5% -6.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,728 22.4% +1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,872 23.1% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,727 17.6% -0.7 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 Michigan, 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 50.6% of the people living in Birmingham and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.4% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Birmingham has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $154,078 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.24% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Birmingham is about 111% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $739,872 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,900 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.8% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Birmingham is about 32.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,900 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Birmingham spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.3 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,818 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 26.4% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,223 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Birmingham is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
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
Birmingham has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74.8% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Birmingham has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Birmingham | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.7% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Birmingham, Michigan.
What is the population of Birmingham, Michigan?
About 21,130 people live in Birmingham, Michigan, in 9,205 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Birmingham, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Birmingham, Michigan has 4,397 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 51 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Birmingham, Michigan?
The median home costs 4.8 times the median household income ($739,872 against $154,078), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,900 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Birmingham, Michigan have a college degree?
74.8% of adults in Birmingham, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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