Birmingham

A city in Jefferson County, Alabama — population 206,950 as of 2020.

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WMNF 88.5 July 22

SOTD 7/22/26: Helmet Head by Kyle Kimbrell [song debut]

The WMNF Song of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “Helmet Head” by Kyle Kimbrell that just dropped today! Kimbrell is a Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from Americana, country, rock, and blues traditions. Known for his thoughtful…

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Birmingham by the numbers

Population 206,950Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 147 sq mi (380.73 km²), 2.52 sq mi water
Median age: 35.6
Households: 88,788
Persons per household: 2.1
Median household income: $46,051
Median house value: $158,800

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: MAYOR
Address: 710 20TH ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

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