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
66th
Median Household Income $65,603 -12.7% #1,583 / 3,222
51th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,435 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $161,300 -42.8% #2,001 / 3,222
38th
Median Gross Rent $871 -25.1% #1,602 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +11.3% #1,763 / 3,222
45th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.0%
Native Born
5.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$65,603 −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,583 of 3,222
51th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,057 −24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,252 of 3,222
30th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,763 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,301 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5% −51.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,594 of 3,222
19th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.5 min +25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #320 of 3,222
90th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$161,300 −42.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,001 of 3,222
38th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$871 −25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,602 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.9% +19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,197 of 3,222
63th percentile
76.9% Homeownership

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Health

88.9% of residents in Chilton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.

88.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9% −3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,398 of 3,222
26th percentile

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.