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22 </p> 23<p>Iron ore, coal, and limestone defined Birmingham when it was founded in 1871. More than 150 years later, the Magic City is a vibrant place of outstanding communities committed to becoming the best version of Birmingham we can be. Birmingham is home to world-class medical research, a celebrated food and arts scene, and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nps.gov/bicr/index.htm">Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a>. We are a community dedicated to fostering growth through a progressive business climate and a devotion to social justice.</p> 24<p>Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham boasts more green space per capita than any other city its size in the nation, with breathtaking locations from <a target="_blank" href="https://ruffnermountain.org/">Ruffner Mountain<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.railroadpark.org/">Railroad Park<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> to the 2.2 mile Vulcan Trail at the foot of <a target="_blank" href="https://visitvulcan.com/">Vulcan Park and Museum<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a>. The city is home to Childrens of Alabama <a target="_blank" href="https://barberracingevents.com/honda-indy-grand-prix-of-alabama/">Indy Grand Prix<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> in April, <a target="_blank" href="https://freedomfestbhm.com/">Birmingham Freedom Fest<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> in the summer, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bhamfoodplus.com/">BHAM Food Plus Culture Fest<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> in September, great HBCU football in October featuring the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.magiccityclassic.com/">Magic City Classic<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a>, and the <a target="_blank" href="https://birminghambowl.com/">Birmingham Bowl<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> in December.</p> 25<p>In June 2024, Birmingham proudly hosted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mlb.com/events/rickwood">MLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a>. The city-owned Rickwood Field is the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. The event featured a special Regular Season game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.  </p> 26<p>Birmingham is proud to be the host city for the upcoming <a target="_blank" href="https://bhm2025.com/">2025 World Police and Fire Games<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a>. The Opening Ceremony on June 27, 2025 will kick off 11 days of competition between First Responders from around the globe. BHM 2025 World Police and Fire Games will host more than 8,500 athletes from more than 70 countries competing in more than 60 sports.</p> 27<p> </p> 28<h2>Helpful Links:</h2> 29<ul> 30<li><a target="_blank" href="https://birminghamhasmore.com/">Greater Birmingham Region<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a></li> 31<li><a href="https://www.birminghamal.org/">Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau</a></li> 32<li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nps.gov/bicr/index.htm">Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a></li> 33<li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.birminghambusinessalliance.com/">Birmingham Business Alliance<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a></li> 34<li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.birmingham365.org/">Birmingham 365<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a></li> 35</ul> 36<p>
36 </p> 37<h2>Did You Know?</h2> 38<h3>Population</h3> 39<p>The city of Birmingham has a population of nearly 200,000 and is the central hub of the Greater Birmingham Region with a population of 1.1 million, making it the largest population and economic region in the state of Alabama.</p> 40<p> </p> 41<h3>Demographics</h3> 42<p>Birmingham has a median age of 35.7 with a median household income of $32,404. The median property value in Birmingham is $86,900 with a homeownership rate of 46.4%. The city is 71.6% black, 24.6% white and 3.5% Hispanic.</p> 43<p> </p> 44<h3>Fast Fact</h3> 45<p>Birmingham is seventh among the 150 largest US metros for percent increase in millennial residents (ages 25-34).</p> 46<p> </p> 47<h3>History</h3> 48<p>Birmingham was founded in 1871 at the crossing of two rail lines near one of the worldâs richest deposits of minerals. The Alabama Legislature passed an act to incorporate the city on December 19, 1871.</p> 49<p> </p> 50<h3>Education</h3> 51<p>The Birmingham City Schools serves 23,000 students from K-12 with 18 elementary schools, 10 K-8 schools, eight middle schools and seven high schools. </p> 52<p>The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ranks 15<sup>th</sup> in federally funded research among public universities. The two year colleges Jefferson State and Lawson State are also located in the city.</p> 53<p> </p> 54<h3>Transportation</h3> 55<p>Five interstates provide access to more than 80% of the U.S. population in a two-day drive. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport offers 114 flights to 26 airports and 23 cities.</p> 56<p> </p> 57<h3>Tech</h3> 58<p>The Birmingham metropolitan area has more than 550 technology companies employing more than 6,300 skilled workers. The city is home to Innovation Depot, in which 112 startups are located throughout a sprawling 140,000-square-foot complex â the largest in the Southeast.</p> 59<p> </p> 60<h3>Birmingham Biotechnology Hub</h3> 61<p>Birmingham is one of 31 federally designated Tech Hub regions. In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $44 million grant to the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub that will position the city as a global leader in drug, vaccine, and diagnostics development. The funding will support the application of AI-driven biotechnology to increase diverse representation in clinical genomic data and clinical trials.</p> 62<p> </p> 63<h3>Healthcare</h3> 64<p>Birmingham has the highest per capita concentration of healthcare jobs nationwide.</p> 65<p> </p> 66<h3>Financial Services</h3> 67<p>The city is the 12th largest banking center in the nation and third in the Southeast.</p> 68<p> </p> 69<h3>Advanced Manufacturing</h3> 70<p>Birmingham is home to 18,000 skilled automotive workers â twice the US national average â and 20,000 skilled metals and machinery workers.</p> 71<p> </p> 72<h3>Professional Sports</h3> 73<p>Birmingham is a sports loving city. Several professional teams are based in the Magic City. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.milb.com/birmingham">Birmingham Barons<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> are considered one of the oldest Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams in the country with history dating back to the late 1800s. The Barons are a AA team affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. The Barons play at Regions Field. The <a target="_blank" href="https://birmingham.gleague.nba.com/">Birmingham Squadron<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> are part of the NBA G League. Affiliated with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Squadron play at Legacy Arena. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bhmlegion.com/">Birmingham Legion FC<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> is a professional soccer club competing in USL Championship. The team plays at Protective Stadium. The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theufl.com/teams/birmingham">Birmingham Stallions<i class="fa-arrow-up-right-from-square fa-regular undefined" aria-label="(link is external)"></i></a> are part of the United Football League competing in the USFL Conference. 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75003ca href=\"https://birminghambowl.com/\"\u003eBirmingham Bowl\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in December.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn June 2024, Birmingham proudly hosted \u003ca href=\"https://www.mlb.com/events/rickwood\"\u003eMLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues\u003c/a\u003e. The city-owned Rickwood Field is\u0026nbsp;the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. The event featured a special Regular Season game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham is proud to be the host city for the upcoming \u003ca href=\"https://bhm2025.com/\"\u003e2025 World Police and Fire Games\u003c/a\u003e. The Opening Ceremony on June 27, 2025 will kick off 11 days of competition between First Responders from around the globe. 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The median property value in Birmingham is $86,900 with a homeownership rate of 46.4%. The city is 71.6% black, 24.6% white and 3.5% Hispanic.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast Fact\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham is seventh among the 150 largest US metros\u0026nbsp;for percent increase in millennial residents (ages 25-34).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham was founded in 1871 at the crossing of two rail lines near one of the worldâs richest deposits of minerals. The Alabama Legislature passed an act to incorporate the city on December 19, 1871.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEducation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham City Schools serves 23,000 students from K-12 with 18 elementary schools, 10 K-8 schools, eight middle schools and seven high schools.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) ranks 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e\u0026nbsp;in federally funded research among public universities. The two year colleges Jefferson State and Lawson State are also located in the city.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransportation\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive interstates provide access to more than 80% of the U.S. population in a two-day drive. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport offers 114 flights to 26 airports and 23 cities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTech\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birmingham metropolitan area has more than 550 technology companies employing more than 6,300 skilled workers.\u0026nbsp;The city is home to Innovation Depot, in which 112 startups are located throughout a sprawling 140,000-square-foot complex â the largest in the Southeast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBirmingham Biotechnology Hub\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham is one of 31 federally designated Tech Hub regions. In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $44 million grant to the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub that will position the city as a global leader in drug, vaccine, and diagnostics development. The funding will support the application of AI-driven biotechnology to increase diverse representation in clinical genomic data and clinical trials.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHealthcare\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham has the highest per capita concentration of healthcare jobs nationwide.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinancial Services\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe city is the 12th largest banking center in the nation and third in the Southeast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Manufacturing\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham is home to 18,000 skilled automotive workers â twice the US national average â and 20,000 skilled metals and machinery workers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional Sports\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirmingham is a sports loving city. 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