Population 45,992 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chilton County
Household size in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Chilton County average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in Chilton County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Chilton County (10.9%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Birmingham area as a whole (12.0%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chilton County
Renters in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chilton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Chilton County than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Chilton County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $607 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $710 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $852 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chilton County pays $852 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $245 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chilton County
Bachelor's degrees in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chilton County: 16.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.6% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Chilton County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chilton County
| Period | Chilton County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Chilton County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chilton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton County | 2.60 | 40.2 | 10.9% | 23.1% | 11.2% | 1987 | $852 | 16.1% | 85.2% | 4.7% |
| Coosa County | 2.27 | 50.6 | 11.6% | 18.4% | 25.6% | 1986 | $660 | 13.5% | 83.6% | 5.0% |
| Tallapoosa County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.7% | 23.9% | 22.5% | 1983 | $825 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Hale County | 2.65 | 41.7 | 11.6% | 25.6% | 23.1% | 1985 | $852 | 18.5% | 83.5% | 6.4% |
| Greene County | 2.38 | 44.5 | 24.0% | 38.4% | 21.7% | 1979 | $495 | 16.3% | 85.5% | 4.1% |
| Chambers County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 16.8% | 28.2% | 18.9% | 1975 | $863 | 14.9% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| Kemper County | 2.51 | 41.9 | 17.8% | 21.0% | 18.2% | 1981 | $631 | 18.4% | 84.2% | 10.6% |
| Talbot County | 2.33 | 50.2 | 12.3% | 20.4% | 16.9% | 1984 | $819 | 12.2% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| Upson County | 2.63 | 41.3 | 12.9% | 39.0% | 14.8% | 1976 | $870 | 15.8% | 85.9% | 3.9% |
| Neshoba County | 2.82 | 38.0 | 20.1% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 1985 | $863 | 17.7% | 85.3% | 8.1% |
| Crawford County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 1992 | $900 | 13.8% | 85.6% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Watauga County, NC · Edgecombe County, NC · Elko County, NV · Franklin County, NY · Franklin County, VA · Franklin County, VT · Hatillo Municipio, PR · Itasca County, MN · Livingston County, IL · Mississippi County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chilton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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