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Irondale, Alabama

Introduction to Irondale, Alabama

Irondale, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 5 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 134 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Birmingham metropolitan area. Irondale has a population of 9,813.

Irondale History

Irondale was incorporated on October 19, 1887. The city derived its name from a furnace located nearby. Though the furnace was known as the Cahaba Iron Works, local folks referred it as Irondale. The area's first post office was established on June 3, 1872, but was discontinued on December 3, 1875. It was reestablished on January 16, 1883, as Brevard and was renamed Irondale on February 28, 1887.

Irondale and nearby Attractions

  • Southern Museum of Flight
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Birmingham Museum of Art
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
  • Oak Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Irondale

While in Irondale one can spend their leisure hours at the Irondale Municipal Park and Ellard Park. The local shopping centers include the Irondale Plaza Shopping Center and Grants Mill Station Shopping Center. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is also close to the city. In addition, the City of Irondale hosts the annual Whistle Stop Festival where you can purchase various handmade items. It also has several rides and activities for kids.

Irondale Transportation

Birmingham International Airport is nearby.

Irondale Higher Education

Jefferson State Community College and Samford University are close to the city.

High Points

Irondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyIrondale Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyIrondale Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Irondale People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Irondale Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Irondale College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Irondale Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Irondale Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Irondale Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Irondale, AL

Comparing Irondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home47
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime23

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