Population 6,423 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Inverness
Household size in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.13 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Inverness are small: just 2.13 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 37.2 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 38.3 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 39.3 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 39.9 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.2, Inverness is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 7.9% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Inverness: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Inverness
Renters in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4% | 33.1% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 35.5% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 34.2% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 32.7% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −14.4 pts | −0.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Inverness own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is down 14.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 9.8% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 9.2% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.4% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Inverness: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1988 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1989 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1990 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1992 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Inverness is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Hoover as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,056 | $1,180 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $1,197 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,328 | $1,399 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,432 | $1,535 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$354 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Inverness pays $1,432 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $376 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Inverness
Bachelor's degrees in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 54.4% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.4% | 55.7% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 57.5% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.7% | 60.9% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Inverness is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.5 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.2% | 95.2% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 95.1% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 96.2% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 96.7% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Inverness: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Inverness
| Period | Inverness | Hoover | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 5.4% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Inverness has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Inverness compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 2.13 | 46.2 | 6.3% | 26.9% | 5.5% | 1994 | $1,432 | 70.7% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| Greystone | 2.27 | 43.5 | 7.5% | 41.8% | 8.6% | 1998 | $1,442 | 59.4% | 96.8% | 1.4% |
| Crossgate | 2.24 | 39.7 | 9.2% | 37.0% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,523 | 61.9% | 95.0% | 0.9% |
| Redmont Park | 2.10 | 50.8 | 1.1% | 24.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $1,403 | 89.0% | 99.6% | 2.7% |
| Riverchase Country Club | 2.38 | 47.3 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 1990 | $1,635 | 66.0% | 97.2% | 1.8% |
| Crestline | 1.90 | 31.7 | 8.8% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $1,383 | 71.9% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Highland Park | 1.35 | 36.0 | 2.2% | 64.5% | 13.2% | 1950 | $1,207 | 74.0% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| Five Points South | 2.12 | 25.2 | 2.9% | 74.7% | 27.6% | 1972 | $1,111 | 70.4% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Glen Iris | 1.78 | 32.2 | 10.0% | 72.6% | 18.2% | 1971 | $1,134 | 49.5% | 93.9% | 6.7% |
| Southside | 1.38 | 36.5 | 2.8% | 75.4% | 19.4% | 1978 | $1,390 | 73.7% | 98.6% | 1.7% |
| Forest Park | 1.79 | 39.3 | 2.6% | 56.8% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,238 | 67.7% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Inverness. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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