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.