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Mountain Brook, Alabama

Mountain Brook is a city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, and a suburb of Birmingham.
Population 22,461

Top Events in Mountain Brook History

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1929History
== History == The city was originally developed in 1929 by real-estate businessman Robert Jemison, Jr., as a suburb of Birmingham along the ridges known as Red Mountain and Shad...
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1942Government
It was incorporated on May 24, 1942.
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1955Architecture
Mountain Brook is the location of the first office park in the U.S., built in 1955.
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2008History
According to a list compiled in 2008 by Stephen Higley, it is the ninth wealthiest community in the United States.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 20,413 people, 7,731 households, and 5,864 families residing in the city.
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2013Disaster
A new city hall, including a fire and police station, was completed in 2013.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,461 people and 8,365 households.
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2025Government
The mayor is Graham Smith, elected in 2025.

Historical Timeline

1929History
== History == The city was originally developed in 1929 by real-estate businessman Robert Jemison, Jr., as a suburb of Birmingham along the ridges known as Red Mountain and Shad...
1942Government
It was incorporated on May 24, 1942.
1955Architecture
Mountain Brook is the location of the first office park in the U.S., built in 1955.
2008History
According to a list compiled in 2008 by Stephen Higley, it is the ninth wealthiest community in the United States.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 20,413 people, 7,731 households, and 5,864 families residing in the city.
2013Disaster
A new city hall, including a fire and police station, was completed in 2013.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,461 people and 8,365 households.
2025Government
The mayor is Graham Smith, elected in 2025.

Did You Know?

1
Mountain Brook is located in the state of Alabama.
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Mountain Brook has a population of 22,461 residents.
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Its population at the 2020 census was 22,461.

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Famous People from Mountain Brook, Alabama

JB
Jay Barker
Gridiron Football Player · Born Jul 20, 1972 · Age 53
WD
William Dore
Businessman, Political Donor · Born 1942 · Age 84
JG
Jay F. Grinney
Health Care Executive · Born Mar 20, 1951 · Age 74
JH
John M. Harbert
Businessman · Born Jul 19, 1921 · Died Mar 31, 1995 (age 73)
RH
Raymond J. Harbert
Business Executive
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