Mulga Public RecordsAlabama

Mulga, Jefferson County, AL, is served primarily by the Jefferson County School District. While there are no schools physically located in Mulga, nearby options include Minor High School, with a GreatSchools rating of 4/10. Adult residents show about 79% high school graduation and 7% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety protocols follow district guidelines, but specific statistics are not available. Educational programs include standard K–12 curriculum and vocational courses, but local offerings are limited, meaning many Mulga students commute to neighboring towns for specialized courses or higher education opportunities.

Mulga, a small city in Jefferson County, AL, has limited healthcare facilities: no hospitals within city limits, with the nearest major hospitals—UAB Hospital and Princeton Baptist Medical Center—located ~12 miles away in Birmingham. Residents access care through several nearby primary care clinics. As of 2020, Jefferson County had an uninsured rate of ~10%, and 58% of adults were overweight/obese. Common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases. Patient demographics mirror the county: 50% White, 46% Black. Healthcare access is challenged by transportation and provider shortages, with roughly 2 primary care doctors per 10,000 residents (AL Dept. of Public Health).

Mulga, Jefferson County, AL, features a homeownership rate of approximately 76%, with a median home value around $92,000. Rental units comprise about 24% of housing, with median rents near $850 per month. The city predominantly offers single-family homes, with a mix of older and newer properties. Property values have seen moderate growth of about 4% annually. Neighborhoods are generally quiet and residential. Jefferson County property tax rates are relatively low, averaging about 0.55% of a property's assessed value, making Mulga an affordable option for homeowners compared to regional and national averages.

As of the 2020 Census, Mulga, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, had a population of approximately 784 residents. The age distribution skews older, with a median age of 40.9 years. Gender is nearly even, with about 48% male and 52% female. Racially, the population is predominantly White (about 80%), followed by Black or African American (15%), with small percentages of Hispanic/Latino (2%), and other races. Mulga’s community reflects a small-town demographic with limited diversity and an aging population.

Mulga, a small city in Jefferson County, AL, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with over 95% of residents commuting by car and vehicle ownership rates exceeding 90%. The average one-way commute is around 27 minutes, close to the county average. Public transit options are minimal, with less than 1% using buses operated by Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. Major employment hubs nearby include Birmingham, less than 10 miles east via US-78 and I-20/I-59, which are the main transportation arteries for commuters. Pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in Mulga is limited.