Population 5,096 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Longbrook Estates
Household size in Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.00 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Longbrook Estates sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Bessemer as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 38.8 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 40.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.9 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Longbrook Estates is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age is little changed from 2006–10, while the national median rose.
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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 16.9% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 15.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 15.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Longbrook Estates: 21.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.1 points, 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 Longbrook Estates
Renters in Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 32.8% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.5% | 33.6% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.2% | 36.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.0% | 34.0% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +1.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Longbrook Estates: 55.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (65.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 14.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 14.6% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 13.3% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 15.8% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Longbrook Estates: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, 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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1976 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1976 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1978 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Longbrook Estates is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $637 | $775 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $910 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $931 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $886 | $1,226 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$248 | +$451 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Longbrook Estates pays $886 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $248 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Longbrook Estates
Bachelor's degrees in Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 19.5% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 19.8% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 22.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 24.3% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Longbrook Estates: 11.4% 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 barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share rose.
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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 83.4% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 84.8% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 86.2% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 87.9% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Longbrook Estates never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Longbrook Estates
| Period | Longbrook Estates | Bessemer | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −4.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Longbrook Estates is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Longbrook Estates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbrook Estates | 2.64 | 38.5 | 21.5% | 55.0% | 18.8% | 1957 | $886 | 11.4% | 80.8% | 4.9% |
| Belview Heights | 2.58 | 47.8 | 19.0% | 38.7% | 17.6% | 1959 | $1,032 | 15.8% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Riverchase Country Club | 2.38 | 47.3 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 1990 | $1,635 | 66.0% | 97.2% | 1.8% |
| Crossgate | 2.24 | 39.7 | 9.2% | 37.0% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,523 | 61.9% | 95.0% | 0.9% |
| Arlington | 1.86 | 45.3 | 18.9% | 72.9% | 20.7% | 1966 | $657 | 8.2% | 71.6% | 11.1% |
| Glen Iris | 1.78 | 32.2 | 10.0% | 72.6% | 18.2% | 1971 | $1,134 | 49.5% | 93.9% | 6.7% |
| Five Points South | 2.12 | 25.2 | 2.9% | 74.7% | 27.6% | 1972 | $1,111 | 70.4% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Southside | 1.38 | 36.5 | 2.8% | 75.4% | 19.4% | 1978 | $1,390 | 73.7% | 98.6% | 1.7% |
| Redmont Park | 2.10 | 50.8 | 1.1% | 24.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $1,403 | 89.0% | 99.6% | 2.7% |
| Highland Park | 1.35 | 36.0 | 2.2% | 64.5% | 13.2% | 1950 | $1,207 | 74.0% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| Norwood | 1.65 | 41.0 | 9.4% | 46.2% | 21.8% | 1952 | $1,270 | 33.8% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
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 Longbrook Estates. 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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