Hoover had 93,550 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 14.6% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures.
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Hoover had an estimated 93,550 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 944 more people (1.0%) than the 2020 census count of 92,606 and 11,931 more (14.6%) than the 2010 census count of 81,619. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Hoover summarizes the same releases. Hoover sits in two counties, Jefferson and Shelby.
What this means for you
- Hoover grew 13.5% in the 2010s and has grown slowly since 2020, adding about 1,000 people in five years.
- Households earn well above the county figures: a median of $109,253, against $66,388 in Jefferson County.
- About seven in 10 homes are owner-occupied.
Growth since 2010
The Census Bureau’s yearly estimates show Hoover holding close to flat after 2020, then picking up:
| July 1 | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 92,624 |
| 2021 | 92,482 |
| 2022 | 92,337 |
| 2023 | 92,494 |
| 2024 | 93,071 |
| 2025 | 93,550 |
The estimates start from a 2020 base of 92,517, slightly different from the census count, so the change since that base is 1,033 people, or 1.1%.
Who lives in Hoover
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year profile, which averages survey answers over five years and carries a margin of error:
| Measure | Hoover | Jefferson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.7 | 40.3 |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | 22.9% | 22.8% |
| 65 and older | 16.6% | 16.8% | 16.8% |
| Households | 37,002 | 269,883 | 86,866 |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.61 |
| Median household income | $109,253 | $66,388 | $97,961 |
| People below the poverty level | 5.1% | 15.7% | 7.2% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 62.6% | 36.2% | 46.8% |
Housing
| Measure | Hoover | Jefferson County | Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 39,594 | 310,789 | 91,995 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1% | 63.9% | 81.4% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $412,200 | $240,000 | $326,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,457 | $1,193 | $1,401 |
These are owners’ own estimates of value, averaged over 2020 to 2024. For current market values, see our Hoover home prices page.
Hoover and its neighbors
Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2025, and the change since the 2020 estimates base:
| Place | 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 | Median household income (2020-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover | 93,550 | +1.1% | $109,253 |
| Birmingham | 195,893 | -2.3% | $46,051 |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,306 | -2.4% | $134,369 |
| Homewood | 28,118 | +6.4% | $94,485 |
| Pelham | 25,664 | +6.2% | $101,094 |
| Bessemer | 24,984 | -3.9% | $39,613 |
| Helena | 23,388 | +5.5% | $115,139 |
| Mountain Brook | 21,661 | -3.9% | $201,479 |
| Jefferson County | 665,742 | -1.3% | $66,388 |
| Shelby County | 238,552 | +7.0% | $97,961 |
The fastest growth around Hoover since 2020 has been in Homewood, Pelham, Helena and Shelby County as a whole. Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Bessemer and Jefferson County have lost population.
About these numbers
The decennial census counts everyone every 10 years; the next is in 2030. The population estimates update the count every July 1 using births, deaths and migration. The American Community Survey samples households every year and publishes five-year averages for cities this size, with margins of error. Questions about Census data go to the bureau’s customer line, 1-800-923-8282.
Related: Hoover home prices, schools and history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hoover, Alabama?
The Census Bureau estimates Hoover had 93,550 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 92,606.
How fast is Hoover growing?
Hoover grew 13.5% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 81,619 to 92,606. Since 2020 growth has been slow: the estimate rose 1.1% from the 2020 base to 2025.
What is the median household income in Hoover?
$109,253 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $66,388 for Jefferson County and $97,961 for Shelby County.
How many households are in Hoover?
About 37,002, with an average of 2.49 people each, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Is Hoover in Jefferson County or Shelby County?
Both. Hoover straddles the line between Jefferson County and Shelby County, Alabama.
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