Clanton is a city located in Chilton County Alabama. Clanton has a 2024 population of 9,246. It is also the county seat of Chilton County. Clanton is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,753 in 2020.
The average household income in Clanton is $73,982 with a poverty rate of 14.48%. The median age in Clanton is 40.4 years: 39.5 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clanton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,512 | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,514 | 17.25% |
| Two or more races | 288 | 3.28% |
| Other race | 264 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,443 | 2.43 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 1,397 | 1.18 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Married | 1,281 | 3.55 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 603 | 3.06 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 162 | 2.05 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 556 | 9.16% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 5.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 456 | 7.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 573 | 9.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,152 | 35.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 1,756 | 28.91% |
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 | 4,611 | 4,065 | 994 |
| Black | 912 | 776 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 328 | 266 | 5 |
| Other Race | 203 | 173 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 126 | 11 |
| Asian | 92 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 67 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $2,499 | $81,317 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,085 | $54,460 | $53,672 |
| High School Graduate | $38,108 | $42,134 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,295 | $40,440 | $23,672 |
| Overall | $43,545 | $41,855 | $45,068 |
| Some College | $46,334 | $63,194 | $45,963 |
$43,545
Average Earnings
$41,855
Average Male
$45,068
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.67% of Clanton residents speak only English, while 6.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,795 | 720 | 12.42% |
| Black | 1,470 | 386 | 26.26% |
| Other | 264 | 41 | 15.53% |
| Multiple | 265 | 34 | 12.83% |
| Asian | 131 | 19 | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 628 | 6 | 0.96% |
14.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.21%
Male Poverty Rate
17.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clanton is Black, with 26.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clanton is Hispanic, with 0.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.3% |
| High School | 27.83% |
| Some College | 13.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.28% |
| Female Employed | 6.11% |
| Male Employed | 5.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,280 | $83,470 |
| Households | $48,566 | $73,982 |
| Married Families | $82,674 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,412 | $55,195 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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
272
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| World War II | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 5.25% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 10.38% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
6%
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
78.45%
Born in Clanton
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
96.56% of Clanton residents were born in the United States, with 78.45% having been born in Alabama. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,863 | 124 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 9,739 | 123 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 9,616 | 123 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 9,493 | 124 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 9,369 | 123 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 9,246 | 123 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 9,123 | 172 | 1.92% |
| 2022 | 8,951 | 165 | 1.88% |
| 2021 | 8,786 | 33 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 8,753 | -35 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,788 | 117 | 1.35% |
| 2018 | 8,671 | -34 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 8,705 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,696 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 8,688 | 76 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 8,612 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 8,598 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 8,600 | -41 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 8,641 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 8,638 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,800 | 131 | 1.71% |
| 1990 | 7,669 | 1,837 | 31.5% |
| 1980 | 5,832 | -36 | -0.61% |
| 1970 | 5,868 | 185 | 3.26% |
| 1960 | 5,683 | 1,043 | 22.48% |
| 1950 | 4,640 | 658 | 16.52% |
| 1940 | 3,982 | -5,881 | -59.63% |