Clanton, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Clanton, Alabama had a total population of 8,958, the 79th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $47,520, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
Clanton Quick Facts
How Clanton Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,700 | 8,958 | +3.0% |
| Median household income | $55,114 | $47,520 | No clear change (-13.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $162,084 | $166,300 | No clear change (+2.6%) |
| Median gross rent | $843 | $869 | No clear change (+3.1%) |
How Clanton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 71.4%
- Black: 15.3%
- Hispanic: 9.0%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 1.8%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 9.7%
- HS Diploma: 37.6%
- Some College: 27.0%
- Associate's: 7.4%
- Bachelor's: 11.0%
- Graduate+: 7.3%
Clanton Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Chilton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Cities Similar to Clanton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia | 8,766 | $42,611 | $153,200 | 20.2% | 25.4% |
| Fairfield | 9,728 | $48,456 | $129,300 | 25.4% | 32.4% |
| Bay Minette | 8,295 | $44,523 | $173,000 | 13.2% | 24.4% |
| Tuskegee | 8,938 | $38,000 | $104,800 | 29.2% | 29.0% |
| Tuscumbia | 9,115 | $59,143 | $196,700 | 26.0% | 18.6% |
Population Overview
Clanton is a small city located in Alabama, within Chilton County. The total population is 8,958. It ranks as the 79th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Clanton is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Clanton is $47,520. This is 26% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $166,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Clanton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.0% vs 5.6%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Clanton, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Clanton, Alabama?
Clanton, Alabama has a population of 8,958 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Clanton, AL?
The median household income in Clanton is $47,520, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Clanton, AL?
The poverty rate in Clanton is 18.1%. This means approximately 1,559 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Clanton, Alabama?
Clanton's population is 71.4% White, 15.3% Black, 9.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Clanton, AL?
The median home value in Clanton is $166,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Clanton, Alabama?
18.3% of adults (25+) in Clanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.