Chilton County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Chilton County, Alabama has a population of 45,992, the 29th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $65,603 and the median home value is $161,300. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Chilton County Quick Facts
How Chilton County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,500 | 45,992 | +1.1% |
| Median household income | $61,873 | $65,603 | +6.0% |
| Median home value | $142,300 | $161,300 | +13.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Chilton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton | 8,958 | $47,520 | 18.1% | $166,300 |
| Jemison | 2,796 | $65,800 | 9.5% | $170,000 |
| Thorsby | 2,365 | $76,389 | 8.8% | $188,300 |
| Maplesville | 1,200 | $38,155 | 22.2% | $132,600 |
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Population Overview
Chilton County is located in Alabama with a total population of 45,992. It is the 29th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chilton County is 38.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chilton County is $65,603. This is 3% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Chilton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Chilton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (9.4%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.2% vs 5.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Chilton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chilton County, Alabama?
Chilton County has a population of 45,992, making it the 29th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Chilton County?
The median household income in Chilton County is $65,603 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.
How many cities are in Chilton County, Alabama?
Chilton County contains 4 Census-designated places.