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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clanton

Alabama · 7,669 residents · 23.155 sq mi
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Clanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,200. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,669
−2%vs 2000
vs 7,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
331 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Clanton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,646
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,394 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,805
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,299 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $361 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
2.3
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(6,198)
Black19.1%(1,462)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score39%(2,988)
39
−15%vs 2000
vs 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clanton, Alabama?

Clanton, Alabama has about 7,669 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clanton, Alabama?

The typical household in Clanton, Alabama earns about $18,646 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 $42,200, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Clanton, Alabama?

About 11.0% 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 22.4% of people in Clanton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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