Chilton County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chilton County is located in Alabama with a total population of 45,500. It is the 29th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chilton County is 39.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chilton County is $61,873. This is about average than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $142,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Chilton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chilton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Black or African American population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.9% vs 5.4%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.