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Hoover, AL

Founded 1850Jefferson CountyElev. 166 m
Population
92,401
Median home
$391,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Hoover

With about 92,401 residents, Hoover is one of Alabama's notable places. Hoover was founded in 1850 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 38.3 and the median household income is $107,822. Homes carry a median value of $391,300, and about 71% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.3%). Around 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
92,401
Median age
38.3
Median household income
$107,822
Per-capita income
$55,944
Poverty rate
5.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
13.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black19.5%
Asian5.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts58.4%
Sales & office19.4%
Service11.5%
Production, transportation & material moving6.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$391,300
Median gross rent
$1,404/mo
Owner-occupied
71.2%
Median year built
1994
Households
36,471
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Hoover has 18 public schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading62%
Math73%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Crossroads SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Hoover High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Riverchase Career Connection CenterHighGrades 10–12
Spain Park High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Berry Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ira F Simmons Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Robert F Bumpus Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bluff Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Brocks Gap Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Deer Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Green Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Greystone Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Gwin Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverchase Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Hoover78
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 43% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% below national
Hoover1,445
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hoover Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hoover.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hoover is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hoover was founded in 1850 and sits in Jefferson County. Elevation ~166 m.

Population trend
93K81K92,40120102024
Map of Hoover
Hoover, AL
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Hoover — frequently asked

What is the population of Hoover, Alabama?
Hoover has a population of about 92,401, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hoover?
The median home value in Hoover is $391,300, and the median gross rent is $1,404/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hoover safe? What is the crime rate?
Hoover Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 78 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hoover face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Hoover?
Hoover has 18 public schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hoover?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Hoover. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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