Population 7,993 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jemison
Household size in Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Jemison average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has crept up from 2.71 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest 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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Jemison is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 36.6, even as the national median rose. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are younger.
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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Jemison: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Jemison
Renters in Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jemison is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Jemison: 12.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Jemison is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of the Birmingham area. The median year built has moved up from 1985 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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $633 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $672 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $742 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $883 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jemison costs $883 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $250 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 20.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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 Jemison
Bachelor's degrees in Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jemison: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Jemison never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Jemison has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Alabama cities.
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 Jemison
| Period | Jemison | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Jemison than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, 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).
Jemison compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemison | 2.74 | 35.9 | 8.2% | 23.2% | 12.1% | 1988 | $883 | 13.5% | 85.3% | 3.7% |
| Thorsby | 2.76 | 39.2 | 6.9% | 20.4% | 8.4% | 1991 | $858 | 20.4% | 85.2% | 3.5% |
| Wessington | 3.09 | 35.1 | 21.4% | 24.2% | 8.1% | 1997 | $759 | 14.4% | 70.4% | 1.9% |
| Collins Chapel | 2.83 | 39.1 | 3.6% | 14.0% | 8.6% | 1995 | $927 | 20.1% | 82.5% | 2.9% |
| Lomax | 2.67 | 40.5 | 3.3% | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1995 | $847 | 22.0% | 85.6% | 2.7% |
| Minooka | 3.41 | 32.3 | 24.4% | 24.7% | 5.4% | 1997 | $870 | 10.9% | 66.5% | 0.8% |
| South Calera | 2.99 | 34.4 | 5.9% | 11.7% | 8.5% | 2003 | $1,486 | 35.0% | 93.8% | 1.9% |
| Randolph | 2.31 | 37.9 | 15.4% | 20.4% | 16.8% | 1982 | $975 | 4.4% | 89.8% | 7.7% |
| Wilton | 2.39 | 38.4 | 19.4% | 34.7% | 11.9% | 1995 | $727 | 18.1% | 84.8% | 5.8% |
| Clanton | 2.50 | 40.7 | 11.9% | 26.4% | 11.5% | 1984 | $895 | 18.1% | 88.2% | 5.2% |
| Brierfield | 2.38 | 41.2 | 16.5% | 15.8% | 10.0% | 1990 | $739 | 5.6% | 79.5% | 14.1% |
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 Jemison. 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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