Mountain Brook, Alabama facts for kids
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Mountain Brook, Alabama
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The "Old Mill" on Shades Creek
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| Nickname(s):
Home of the Hereford
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| Motto(s):
"Find Peace. Find Mountain Brook."
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Location of Mountain Brook in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Jefferson | |
| Incorporated | March 24, 1942 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.84 sq mi (33.25 km2) | |
| • Land | 12.82 sq mi (33.20 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 22,461 | |
| • Density | 1,752.03/sq mi (676.47/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
35213, 35223, 35243
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| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 | |
| FIPS code | 01-51696 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404329 | |
| Website | http://www.mtnbrook.org/ | |
| Mtn. Brook City Schools @ www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us. — 4 Primary schools, 1 Jr. High School, 1 Sr. High School | ||
Mountain Brook is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham. This means it is a smaller town located just outside a larger city. In 2020, about 22,461 people lived there. Mountain Brook is known as one of the wealthiest cities in Alabama.
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History of Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook was first planned in 1929 by a real estate businessman named Robert Jemison, Jr. He wanted to create a nice suburb along the hills known as Red Mountain and Shades Mountain. The city officially became a city on May 24, 1942.
The plans for the city were made by a landscape architect named Warren H. Manning. He designed the city with large lots for homes along winding roads. He also planned for shopping areas in three pretty "villages": English Village, Mountain Brook Village, and Crestline Village.
Most of Mountain Brook's development kept the existing trees. About 92% of the city is covered by trees, which is one of the highest amounts in the country. Neighborhoods like Cherokee Bend and Crestline have houses set in a forest. There are also many bridle paths for recreation. This design has helped protect the area from becoming too crowded.
Mountain Brook was also home to the first office park in the U.S., built in 1955. This park had new ideas like lots of free parking and smaller office buildings surrounded by water features and nice gardens. A new city hall, which includes a fire and police station, was finished in 2013.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mountain Brook covers about 12.82 square miles (33.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 8,359 | — | |
| 1960 | 12,680 | 51.7% | |
| 1970 | 19,509 | 53.9% | |
| 1980 | 19,718 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 19,810 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 20,604 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 20,413 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 22,461 | 10.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 22,461 people living in Mountain Brook. There were 8,365 households. Most of the people living in Mountain Brook are White.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 21,241 | 94.57% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 91 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 239 | 1.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 529 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 351 | 1.56% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 20,413 people living in Mountain Brook. There were 7,731 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 37.7% of these households had children under 18. Most households (68.2%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Mountain Brook was about 41.9 years old. About 29.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in Mountain Brook was $130,721. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $164,750.
Mountain Brook is sometimes called "The Tiny Kingdom." This is because many business and professional leaders live there. It is known for being a very wealthy community.
Education
The Mountain Brook School System is considered one of the best school systems in Alabama. It has six schools, and all of them have received the Blue Ribbon award. This award recognizes schools for their high academic performance.
The schools are:
- Brookwood Forest Elementary
- Cherokee Bend Elementary
- Crestline Elementary
- Mountain Brook Elementary
- Mountain Brook Junior High
- Mountain Brook High School
Notable People
Many well-known people have lived in Mountain Brook. Here are a few:
- Lou Anders, a writer
- Jay Barker, a former NFL (National Football League) player
- Nate Bland, a former MLB (Major League Baseball) player for the Houston Astros
- Scott Bondy, a musician who was the lead singer of the band Verbena
- Gregg Carr, an orthopedist (bone doctor) and former football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Courteney Cox, an actress
- Tommy Dewey, an actor who has been in movies like 17 Again and TV shows like The Mindy Project
- Pat DuPré, a tennis player who reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 1979
- Sara Evans, a country music singer
- Basil Hirschowitz, a gastroenterologist (a doctor who studies the digestive system)
- Natalee Holloway, a young woman whose disappearance gained national attention
- Alan Hunter, an MTV Veejay (video jockey)
- Kate Jackson, a Hollywood actress known for Charlie's Angels
- David Jaffe, a video game designer who created God of War
- Doug Jones, a former U.S. senator from Alabama
- Don Logan, a former CEO of Time Warner Inc.
- Graeme McFarland, a football player for Indiana University
- Tribble Reese, an actor
- Emeel Salem, an All-American baseball player for the University of Alabama
- Sarah Simmons, a finalist on The Voice
- Luther Strange, a former U.S. senator from Alabama
- Barret Swatek, a Hollywood actress
- William Vlachos, a football player for the University of Alabama National Championship Team
- Trendon Watford, an NBA (National Basketball Association) basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets
- Gordon Sargent, an NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) National Champion Golfer for the Vanderbilt Commodores
Transportation
Public transportation in Mountain Brook is provided by the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. They operate the Max Transit bus service in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Mountain Brook para niños
