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Clanton

County:
Chilton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
23.155
State:
Alabama

Clanton is a city located in Chilton County, Alabama. Clanton has a 2026 population of 9,465. It is also the county seat of Chilton County. Clanton is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 8.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,754 in 2020.

The median household income in Clanton is $47,520 with a poverty rate of 18.08%. The median age in Clanton is 39.3 years: 35.3 years for males, and 40.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.7 males.

9.5K
Total Population
409
Density (mi²)
119 1.27%
Growth

Clanton Population

Clanton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,4651191.27%
20259,3461181.28%
20249,2281111.22%
20239,1171862.08%
20228,9311501.71%
20218,781310.35%
20208,754-34-0.39%
20198,7881171.35%
20188,671-34-0.39%
20178,70590.1%
20168,69680.09%
20158,688760.88%
20148,612140.16%
20138,598-2-0.02%
20128,600-41-0.47%
20118,64130.03%
20108,638190.22%
20007,8001311.71%
19907,6691,83731.5%
19805,832-36-0.61%
19705,8681853.26%
19605,6831,04322.48%
19504,64065816.52%
19403,98200%

Median Age

Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 35.3 years

Clanton Adults

There are 6,922 adults, (1,911 of whom are seniors) in Clanton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,343 (59.6%)
Male: 3,615 (40.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Clanton includes 75.01% White, 15.41% Black or African American, 5.18% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,71975.01%
Black or African American1,38015.41%
Other race4645.18%
Two or more races2432.71%
Native American1071.19%
Asian450.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3243.62%
Other race3043.39%
Native American1071.19%
Two or more races640.71%
Black or African American60.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,39571.39%
Black or African American1,37415.34%
Two or more races1792%
Other race1601.79%
Asian450.5%

Clanton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Clanton 's average per capita income is $46,425. Household income levels show a median of $47,520. The poverty rate stands at 18.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,484-
Families$71,194$84,386
Households$47,520$65,949
Non Families$30,217$41,613

$46,425

Average Income

$47,520

Median Household Income

18.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)