Population 5,118 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Roebuck
Household size in Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Roebuck holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, even as the national average fell. No other Birmingham neighborhood has larger households.
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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.2 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Roebuck is young: half of its residents are under 34.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.8, even as 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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a third of households in Roebuck (32.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Birmingham neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Roebuck
Renters in Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.4% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.8% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Roebuck than nationally: 40.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (50.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 17.2 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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Roebuck: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Birmingham neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Roebuck is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,021 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,166 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Roebuck costs $1,166 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $382 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Roebuck
Bachelor's degrees in Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Roebuck have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Birmingham's 17 neighborhoods, only two 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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.9% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Roebuck never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other Birmingham neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Roebuck
| Period | Roebuck | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Roebuck is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Birmingham area as a whole (4.4%). Unemployment is down 10.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Roebuck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roebuck | 2.85 | 34.6 | 32.6% | 40.8% | 6.2% | 1962 | $1,166 | 17.7% | 82.7% | 5.6% |
| Huffman | 2.53 | 32.0 | 15.3% | 48.3% | 13.3% | 1977 | $1,204 | 21.4% | 93.8% | 1.0% |
| Spring Lake | 2.47 | 37.9 | 24.1% | 47.6% | 31.2% | 1975 | $1,168 | 22.2% | 89.8% | 5.1% |
| South East Lake | 2.42 | 39.3 | 23.4% | 53.3% | 18.0% | 1957 | $1,100 | 18.5% | 86.6% | 7.6% |
| Echo Highlands | 2.22 | 44.6 | 18.4% | 36.8% | 15.8% | 1979 | $1,126 | 28.6% | 90.1% | 3.6% |
| Apple Valley | 2.27 | 40.7 | 21.3% | 41.9% | 10.6% | 1979 | $904 | 19.6% | 88.3% | 7.8% |
| Crestline | 1.90 | 31.7 | 8.8% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $1,383 | 71.9% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Forest Park | 1.79 | 39.3 | 2.6% | 56.8% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,238 | 67.7% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Norwood | 1.65 | 41.0 | 9.4% | 46.2% | 21.8% | 1952 | $1,270 | 33.8% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| Highland Park | 1.35 | 36.0 | 2.2% | 64.5% | 13.2% | 1950 | $1,207 | 74.0% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| Southside | 1.38 | 36.5 | 2.8% | 75.4% | 19.4% | 1978 | $1,390 | 73.7% | 98.6% | 1.7% |
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 Roebuck. 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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