Hoover, Alabama

Hoover: The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is located on the banks of the Warrior River in northern Alabama. Hoover is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.

About

Hoover is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 81,619. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 85,959 inhabitants.

The city was created 174 years ago in 1849.

Hoover locator map
Location of Hoover on Alabama map.

Quick Facts about Hoover

Population : 85,959 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Alabama (United States)
County : Jefferson County
Postal code : 35200–35299
Phone Area Codes : 205
Water as percent of area : 2.17%
Land as percent of area : 97.83%
Altitude : 545 feet / 166 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1850 (174 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 03:44:54 (28th March 2024)
Population growth : 5.05% (2010-2020)
Center Court of the Riverchase Galleria image
Center Court of the Riverchase Galleria
Center Court of the Riverchase Galleria image

Geography

Hoover is located at 33°24'19"N 86°48'41"W (33.4053900, -86.8113800).

Hoover map

Demographics

The population of Hoover increased by 5.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 81,619 - census
2011 81,617 -0% estimation process
2012 82,952 1.61% estimation process
2013 83,581 0.75% estimation process
2014 84,005 0.5% estimation process
2015 84,592 0.69% estimation process
2016 84,895 0.36% estimation process
2017 85,235 0.4% estimation process
2018 85,517 0.33% estimation process
2019 85,768 0.29% estimation process
2020 85,959 0.22% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 85,768
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 80,823
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 6.1%
April 1, 2020 Population : 92,606
April 1, 2010 Population : 81,619
People under 5 years old, percentage : 7.6%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 26.3%
People over 65 (%) : 15.5%
Female persons, % : 52.8%
White only, percent : 71.3%
Black or African American alone, percent : 18.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.1%
Asians alone % : 5.2%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.1%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 6.1%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 68.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 4,512
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 9.4%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 69.5%

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 69.5%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $291,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,829
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $556
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,123
2015-2019 Households : 32,261
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.63
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 82.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 12.3%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 96.8%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 93.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 57.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 5.3%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 6.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 61.3%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 244,514
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 277,598
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 49,729
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 2,425,669
2012 total retail sales per capita : $29,081
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 23.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $89,452
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $45,531
Percentage of people living in poverty : 6.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 7,982
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 4,402
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,471
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,371
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 6,147
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 831
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 6,551
2010 population per square mile : 1,730.6
2010 land area in square miles : 47.16
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 91.3%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $197,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,536
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $473
2015-2019 median gross rent : $759
2015-2019 Households : 2,512
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.89
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 90.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 93.4%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 79.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 28.3%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 7.9%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 8.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 62.7%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 53.5%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,269
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 61,681
2012 total retail sales per capita : $9,920
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 27.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $87,170
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $35,602
Percentage of people living in poverty : 3.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,036
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 553
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 391
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 47
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 978
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 100
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 907
2010 population per square mile : 209.0
2010 land area in square miles : 28.79

Best Things to Do in Hoover

1 Moss Rock Preserve

Rating: 4.7 (1405)

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Moss Rock Preserve

2 Aldridge Gardens

Rating: 4.8 (339)

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Aldridge Gardens

3 Georgetown Lake Park

Rating: 4.5 (302)

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Georgetown Lake Park

4 Wild Flower Park

Rating: 4.6 (136)

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Wild Flower Park

5 Ross Bridge Historical Park

Rating: 4.7 (101)

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Ross Bridge Historical Park

Where ot Eat in Hoover

1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Rating: 4 (3445)

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

2 Dave & Buster's

Rating: 4.1 (2605)

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Dave & Buster's

Where to Stay in Hoover

1 Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Hoover

Rating: 3.8 (550)

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Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Hoover

2 Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Hoover-Galleria

Rating: 4.4 (494)

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Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Hoover-Galleria

3 Holiday Inn Birmingham - Hoover, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.4 (476)

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Holiday Inn Birmingham - Hoover, an IHG Hotel

4 Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham Hoover

Rating: 4.3 (402)

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Other Places in Hoover

1 Hoover Police Department (City Hall)

Rating: 2.9 (53)

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Hoover Police Department (City Hall)

2 Hoover City Hall

Rating: 3 (2)

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Hoover City Hall

3 Hoover Information Technology

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4 Hoover Parks and Recreation Department

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5 Hoover Street Maintenance

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People born in Hoover (9)

People born in Hoover, including basketball player Sidney Spencer, football player Josh Chapman, football player Cory Reamer, .

List

  • Kerry Murphy (American football defensive lineman) he was born in 23/07/1988
  • Vasthy Mompoint (Broadway actress) she was born in 07/09/1980
  • Marlon Humphrey (American football player) he was born in 08/07/1996
  • Nick Mullens (American gridiron football quarterback) he was born in 21/03/1995
  • Ryan Pugh (American-football player) he was born in 04/12/1988
  • George Pickens (American football wide receiver) he was born in 04/03/2001

Schools in Hoover

College & universities near Hoover, AL

Code Name City ZIP
454652 Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham Hoover (AL) 35216
491905 Winonah's International School of Cosmetology Hoover (AL) 35244-7310
455628 Fortis Institute-Birmingham Birmingham (AL) 35211
102049 Samford University Birmingham (AL) 35229-2240
450377 Strayer University-Alabama Birmingham (AL) 35243

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Hoover, 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 Hoover

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bluff Park Post Office Birmingham (AL) 35260
Hoover Post Office Hoover (AL) 35244
Green Springs Annex Post Office Birmingham (AL) 35209
Vestavia Hill Post Office Vestavia Hills (AL) 35216
Green Spring Post Office Homewood (AL) 35209

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.
Vestavia Hills 34,317 City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
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

Hoover distances to largest Alabama cities