Chilton County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,992 | — | #1,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,603 | -12.7% | #1,583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,300 | -42.8% | #2,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $871 | -25.1% | #1,602 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.3% | #1,763 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chilton County has a population of 45,992, making it the #1,084 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Chilton County is $65,603, ranking #1,583 out of 3,222 counties — 12.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Chilton County is $161,300 (-42.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $871/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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88.9% of residents in Chilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Chilton County, Alabama
Chilton County, Alabama has a total population of 45,992, making it the 1,084th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chilton County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chilton County is $65,603, which ranks #1,583 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Chilton County is $161,300, 42.8% below the national median. Renters in Chilton County pay a median gross rent of $871 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chilton County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.5 min.
Chilton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.4%).
All data for Chilton County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.