Chilton County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 10,793 | — | — |
| 1890 | 14,549 | +3,756 | +34.8% |
| 1900 | 16,522 | +1,973 | +13.6% |
| 1910 | 23,187 | +6,665 | +40.3% |
| 1920 | 22,770 | -417 | -1.8% |
| 1930 | 24,579 | +1,809 | +7.9% |
| 1940 | 27,955 | +3,376 | +13.7% |
| 1950 | 26,922 | -1,033 | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 25,693 | -1,229 | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 25,180 | -513 | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 30,612 | +5,432 | +21.6% |
| 1990 | 32,458 | +1,846 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 39,593 | +7,135 | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 43,643 | +4,050 | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 45,014 | +1,371 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 47,262 | +2,248 | +5.0% |
Cities & CDPs in Chilton County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clanton | 9,228 | — |
| 2 | Jemison | 2,999 | — |
| 3 | Thorsby | 2,190 | +54.0% |
| 4 | Maplesville | 660 | -12.5% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 10,793 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 14,549 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 16,522 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 23,187 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 22,770 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 24,579 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 27,955 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 26,922 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 25,693 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 25,180 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 30,612 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 32,458 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 39,593 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 40,683 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 41,079 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 41,534 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 41,946 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 42,318 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 42,881 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 43,239 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 43,484 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 43,643 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 43,643 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 43,682 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 43,572 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 43,617 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 43,751 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 43,693 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 43,854 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 44,085 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 44,084 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 44,313 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 45,014 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 45,255 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 45,856 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 46,525 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 47,262 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)