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Clanton

Alabama · 9,289 residents (2025 est.) · 23.155 sq mi
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Clanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,520. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,958
+15%since 2000
from 7,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,289 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Clanton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,520
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,394 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,971
+89%since 2000
from $15,299 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−3%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(5,950)
Black19.7%(1,536)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(206)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(3,562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(6,395)
Black15.3%(1,374)
Hispanic / Latino9%(805)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other3.8%(339)
Diversity Score57.2%(5,121)
Diversity Score
57
+25%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clanton, Alabama?

Clanton, Alabama has about 8,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clanton, Alabama?

The typical household in Clanton, Alabama earns about $47,520 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clanton, Alabama expensive?

In Clanton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Clanton, Alabama?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clanton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clanton, Alabama?

About 18.1% of people in Clanton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clanton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Clanton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,289 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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