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Clanton

Alabama · 8,768 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 $43,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,768
+12%since 2000
from 7,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
379 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Clanton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,675
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,394 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,601
+107%since 2000
from $15,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(6,132)
Black18.5%(1,620)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(573)
Asian1%(84)
Other1.3%(117)
Diversity Score55.2%(4,842)
Diversity Score
55
+21%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clanton, Alabama?

Clanton, Alabama has about 8,768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clanton, Alabama?

The typical household in Clanton, Alabama earns about $43,675 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 $125,900, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Clanton, Alabama?

About 17.0% 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 17.4% 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 1,099 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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