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Chilton County

Alabama · 45,014 residents · 692.837 sq mi
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Chilton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
45,014
+14%since 2000
from 39,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K35K39K43K47K1990201020202024Chilton County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,141
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,894
+69%since 2000
from $15,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(33,897)
Black10.4%(4,131)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,152)
Asian0.2%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(11,978)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(34,878)
Black9%(4,040)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(4,418)
Asian0.4%(176)
Other2.2%(997)
Diversity Score45.9%(20,669)
Segregation Score35.6%(16,034)
Diversity Score
46
+52%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chilton County, Alabama?

Chilton County, Alabama has about 45,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chilton County, Alabama?

The typical household in Chilton County, Alabama earns about $52,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chilton County, Alabama expensive?

In Chilton County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Chilton County, Alabama?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chilton County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chilton County, Alabama?

About 17.0% of people in Chilton County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chilton County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Chilton County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,556 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 604.01Census Tract 601.01Census Tract 604.04Census Tract 604.03Census Tract 603Census Tract 606Census Tract 605Census Tract 601.04Census Tract 601.03Census Tract 602Census Tract 607.02Census Tract 607.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 35045ZIP 35085ZIP 35046ZIP 35171ZIP 36091ZIP 36750ZIP 36758ZIP 36790
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