Childersburg is a city located in Talladega County Alabama. Childersburg has a 2024 population of 4,600. Childersburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,748 in 2020.
The average household income in Childersburg is $68,236 with a poverty rate of 17.08%. The median age in Childersburg is 42 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Childersburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,721 | 57.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,889 | 39.83% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.45% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,012 | 2.36 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 945 | 2.9 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 547 | 0 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 397 | 2.98 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Male | 123 | 2.16 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 433 | 13.46% |
| Associates Degree | 400 | 12.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 340 | 10.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 1.52% |
| High School Graduate | 996 | 30.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 793 | 24.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,189 | 1,875 | 376 |
| Black | 928 | 703 | 13 |
| Asian | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,464 | $87,697 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,409 | $55,429 | $28,924 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,364 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,071 | $47,381 | $31,194 |
| Some College | $39,325 | $59,022 | $38,684 |
$39,071
Average Earnings
$47,381
Average Male
$31,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.42% of Childersburg residents speak only English, while 5.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,889 | 480 | 25.41% |
| White | 2,721 | 320 | 11.76% |
| Multiple | 48 | 10 | 20.83% |
17.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Childersburg is Black, with 25.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Childersburg is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.07% |
| Some College | 17.35% |
| High School | 11.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.19% |
| Female Employed | 13.63% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,739 | $76,226 |
| Households | $45,483 | $68,236 |
| Married Families | $71,148 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,618 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
427
Number of Veterans
415
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 215 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| World War II | 30 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 75+ | 96 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 375 | 16.29% |
| Asian | 36 | 52.17% |
| Native American | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.61%
Born in Childersburg
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.55% of Childersburg residents were born in the United States, with 82.61% having been born in Alabama. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,415 | -37 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 4,452 | -37 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 4,489 | -37 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 4,526 | -37 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 4,563 | -37 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 4,600 | -37 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 4,637 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 4,646 | -42 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4,688 | -60 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 4,748 | -80 | -1.66% |
| 2019 | 4,828 | -31 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 4,859 | -30 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 4,889 | -47 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 4,936 | -46 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 4,982 | -38 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 5,020 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 5,047 | -38 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 5,085 | -32 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 5,117 | -23 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 5,140 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,927 | 348 | 7.6% |
| 1990 | 4,579 | -505 | -9.93% |
| 1980 | 5,084 | 253 | 5.24% |
| 1970 | 4,831 | -53 | -1.09% |
| 1960 | 4,884 | 861 | 21.4% |
| 1950 | 4,023 | -392 | -8.88% |