St. Alban is home to 12,589 inhabitants and covers 3.0 square kilometers, making it the third-largest neighborhood in Basel. It is located in the city's eastern part, near the border with Riehen.

The most distinctive finding about St. Alban is its exceptionally low social welfare rate. Only 2.2 percent of residents receive social assistance, the lowest rate of any neighborhood in Basel and far below the city average of around 5 percent. This signals a high degree of economic security.

St. Alban is one of the larger neighborhoods, ranking third in surface area. Its population is 38.8 percent foreign nationals, placing it 12th among the 21 neighborhoods. The youth dependency ratio is 32.2, ranking 5th, while the old-age dependency ratio is 38.7, also ranking 5th, indicating a balanced age structure with both families and older residents well represented.

Socially and economically, St. Alban stands out for its affluence and stability. The share of long-term residents, or "Sesshafte," is 29.4 percent, ranking 4th, suggesting a rooted community. The Gymnasium attendance rate is 44.2 percent, ranking 5th, reflecting a strong educational orientation among families. The unemployment rate is just 3.4 percent, ranking 5th lowest, reinforcing the picture of a prosperous, well-integrated neighborhood.

Over time, the share of single-person households has increased meaningfully, rising from 20.1 percent in 2015 to 22.6 percent in 2024. This trend aligns with the gradual replacement of historic garden villas by larger commercial buildings near the Aeschenplatz, as the neighborhood evolves from its original conception as an upscale residential quarter.