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BIRMINGHAM AREA POPULATION

The Birmigham region has seen a steady increase in population over the last several decades. While the urban population within the City of Birmingham has decreased, moving into other areas of the region, suburban communities have increased significantly, particularly those within Shelby and St. Clair counties. Overall the region has increased by 12% over the last seven years according to Census estimates.

 

County
Population
% Change, 2000 - 2007
State Rank, 2007 by number change
1990
2000
2007
Blount
39,248
51,024
56,614
11%
11
Chilton
32,458
39,593
42,299
7%
18
Jefferson
651,525
662,047
658,779
-0.5%
66
St. Clair
50,009
64,742
78,054
21%
5
Shelby
99,358
143,293
182,113
27%
1
Walker
67,670
70,713
68,816
-3%
65
Region Total
940,268
966,670
1,086,675
12%
Source: US Bureau of the Census

 


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