Population 6,314 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sterrett average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Sterrett is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sterrett: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Sterrett has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Alabama cities.
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 Sterrett
Renters in Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sterrett is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Sterrett are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Sterrett has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Only seven of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,439 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,588 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,404 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,999 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$560 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sterrett costs $1,999 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $560 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 Sterrett
Bachelor's degrees in Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.2% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Sterrett: 47.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, as it has nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher 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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sterrett: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher 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 Sterrett
| Period | Sterrett | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sterrett runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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).
Sterrett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterrett | 2.81 | 40.9 | 7.0% | 6.0% | 3.7% | 2004 | $1,999 | 47.0% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| Westover | 2.84 | 42.0 | 7.3% | 21.7% | 4.2% | 2001 | $1,272 | 32.0% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| Simmsville | 1.96 | 56.7 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 4.3% | 2005 | $1,625 | 58.7% | 98.3% | 5.6% |
| Chelsea | 2.98 | 41.6 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 2007 | $1,291 | 45.2% | 96.8% | 3.6% |
| Meadowbrook | 2.73 | 41.6 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 9.7% | 1988 | $1,419 | 72.9% | 98.9% | 1.2% |
| Indian Springs Village | 2.99 | 40.3 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 5.7% | 1985 | $1,636 | 63.8% | 95.0% | 2.8% |
| Vandiver | 2.42 | 50.5 | 8.4% | 30.8% | 3.8% | 1992 | $1,042 | 12.4% | 88.2% | 0.1% |
| Vestavia Hills | 2.53 | 41.3 | 8.1% | 29.8% | 9.1% | 1983 | $1,518 | 68.7% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Mountain Brook | 2.62 | 44.6 | 2.4% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 1966 | $1,531 | 80.4% | 97.5% | 2.5% |
| Siluria | 2.68 | 41.8 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 2008 | $923 | 45.2% | 95.0% | 6.9% |
| Calcis | 2.55 | 46.9 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1991 | $933 | 16.0% | 85.6% | 10.9% |
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 Sterrett. 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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