Hoover

A city in Jefferson County, Alabama — population 85,959 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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Hoover by the numbers

Population 85,959Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 49.33 sq mi (127.76 km²), 0.97 sq mi water
Median age: 38.4
Households: 37,002
Persons per household: 2.5
Median household income: $109,253
Median house value: $412,200

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR
Address: PO BOX 360628, HOOVER, AL 35236

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