Facts About Hoover
- Hoover was named after President Herbert Hoover, who was in office at the time of its incorporation in 1967.
- Hoover is home to the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, which hosts various sporting events, including baseball tournaments. The stadium was even used by the Birmingham Barons, a minor-league baseball team.
- Hoover’s territory is along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Hoover boasts an extensive park system, with over 1,500 acres of parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities. This includes the picturesque Moss Rock Preserve, a popular spot for hiking and rock climbing
- On September 8, 1980, the city annexed the Riverchase business and residential community, gaining large office buildings, employers, and workers to increase the city’s tax base.
- Hoover has a total area of 50.326 square miles, of which 49.354 square miles is land and 0.972 square miles, is water.
- The largest employers in Hoover are Regions Bank, Hoover City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, AT&T of Alabama, Walmart and Sam’s Club.
- Hoover is the largest suburban city in Alabama and the 6th largest city in Alabama with an estimated population of 92,606 at the 2020 census.
- Hoover is part of the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also included in the Birmingham-Cullman-Talladega, AL Combined Statistical Area.
- Hoover is home to one of the largest shopping centres in the Southeastern United States, The Riverchase Galleria, which features over 150 stores.
