Birmingham, MI Demographics

A map of Birmingham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,200	18,588	83.6%	85.2%
Asian	1,060	926	4.9%	4.2%
Hispanic	963	733	4.4%	3.4%
Multiracial	863	856	4.0%	3.9%
Black	603	586	2.8%	2.7%
Native American/Other	74	124	0.3%	0.6%

Birmingham, Michigan has an estimated population of 21,763, a less than 1% change from the 21,813 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 4.9% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Birmingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Birmingham has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Birmingham, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Birmingham is ranked the 55th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Birmingham was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Birmingham's White Population

18,200 residents of Birmingham, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Birmingham is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Birmingham ranks 537th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birmingham's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Birmingham's population has decreased from 85.2% to 83.6%.

Birmingham is more White than neighboring Beverly Hills (82.2% White), Bloomfield Hills (83.3% White), and Lathrup Village (33.1% White). Birmingham is less White than neighboring Berkley (85% White), and Clawson (84.8% White).

Birmingham's Black Population

603 residents of Birmingham, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Birmingham is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Birmingham ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birmingham's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Birmingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Birmingham is more Black than neighboring Berkley (2.2% Black). Birmingham is less Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (6.2% Black), Bloomfield Hills (4.1% Black), Lathrup Village (63.8% Black), and Clawson (3.7% Black).

Birmingham's Asian Population

1,060 residents of Birmingham, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Birmingham is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Birmingham ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birmingham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Asian residents' share of Birmingham's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.9%.

Birmingham is more Asian than neighboring Beverly Hills (3.4% Asian), Bloomfield Hills (4.5% Asian), Lathrup Village (0% Asian), Berkley (1% Asian), and Clawson (2.6% Asian).

Birmingham's Hispanic Population

963 residents of Birmingham, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Birmingham is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Birmingham ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birmingham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Birmingham's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.4%.

Birmingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (2.8% Hispanic), Bloomfield Hills (1.6% Hispanic), Lathrup Village (1.3% Hispanic), and Berkley (3.8% Hispanic). Birmingham is less Hispanic than neighboring Clawson (4.5% Hispanic).

Birmingham's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Birmingham, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Birmingham is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Birmingham ranks 485th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birmingham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Birmingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Birmingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (0% Native American/Other), Bloomfield Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), Lathrup Village (0% Native American/Other), and Clawson (0.2% Native American/Other). Birmingham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkley (1.5% Native American/Other).

Birmingham's Multiracial Population

863 residents of Birmingham, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Birmingham is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Birmingham ranks 431st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Birmingham's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Birmingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Birmingham is more Multiracial than neighboring Lathrup Village (1.8% Multiracial). Birmingham is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (5.4% Multiracial), Bloomfield Hills (6.4% Multiracial), Berkley (6.4% Multiracial), and Clawson (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.