Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia Hills: City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
About
Vestavia Hills is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,033. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,317 inhabitants.
The city was created 74 years ago in 1949.
Quick Facts about Vestavia Hills
| Population : | 34,317 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 205 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.11% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.89% |
| Altitude : | 951 feet / 290 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1950 (74 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:39:08 (18th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 0.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vestavia Hills is located at 33°26'55"N 86°47'16"W (33.4487200, -86.7877700).
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Demographics
The population of Vestavia Hills increased by 0.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1989 | 34,018 | - | census |
| 2010 | 34,033 | 0.04% | census |
| 2011 | 33,771 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 33,747 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,717 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,836 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,864 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,382 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,360 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,444 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,413 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,317 | -0.28% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 34,413 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,766 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 39,102 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,033 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 88.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,387 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $376,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,185 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $673 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,218 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,082 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 83,574 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 272,681 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 396,083 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,619 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $109,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $58,458 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,224 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,622 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,139 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,747 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 482 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,443 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,753.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.41 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,349 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $448 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,119 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,074 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,450 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,433 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 450,143 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 816,913 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,112 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,510 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,066 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,047 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,912 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 391 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,467 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 251 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,594 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 547.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 39.02 |
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People born in Vestavia Hills (4)
People born in Vestavia Hills, including character actor Michael Papajohn, soccer player Floyd Franks, basketball player Jordan Swing, .
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- Irravadee Makris (association football player) she was born in 20/01/1992
Schools in Vestavia Hills
College & universities near Vestavia Hills, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102049 | Samford University | Birmingham (AL) | 35229-2240 |
| 100663 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham (AL) | 35294-0110 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Vestavia Hills, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
| TCL | Tuscaloosa | 2105 Greensboro Ave | RAIL |
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| MAA | Marion, AL | 26400 Alabama Highway 14 | BUS |
Post offices near Vestavia Hills
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hill Post Office | Vestavia Hills (AL) | 35216 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , AL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Hoover | 85,959 | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama. |
| City of Bessemer | 27,053 | Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bessemer | 26,043 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| City of Homewood | 25,708 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Homewood | 25,174 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Trussville | 23,048 | City in Jefferson and St. |
| Mountain Brook | 20,413 | City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Center Point | 16,864 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Hueytown | 15,202 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Gardendale | 14,113 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Irondale | 13,226 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Leeds | 12,026 | City in Jefferson, St. |
| Pleasant Grove | 10,260 | City in western Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Forestdale | 10,162 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Clay | 10,042 | City in Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Vestavia Hills distances to largest Alabama cities
