Calera Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,655 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,035 | +380 | +23.0% |
| 1990 | 2,136 | +101 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 3,158 | +1,022 | +47.8% |
| 2010 | 11,620 | +8,462 | +268.0% |
| 2020 | 16,494 | +4,874 | +41.9% |
| 2024 | 18,530 | +2,036 | +12.3% |
Calera vs. Shelby County
| Year | Calera | Shelby County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,655 | 38,037 | 4.4% |
| 1980 | 2,035 | 66,298 | 3.1% |
| 1990 | 2,136 | 99,358 | 2.1% |
| 2000 | 3,158 | 143,293 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 11,620 | 195,085 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 16,494 | 223,024 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 18,530 | 235,969 | 7.9% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1970 | 1,655 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 2,035 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 2,136 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 3,158 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 4,542 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 5,329 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 6,155 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 7,004 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 7,850 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 8,763 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 9,557 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 10,351 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 11,100 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 11,620 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 12,120 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 12,457 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 12,747 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 12,978 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 13,260 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 13,588 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 13,932 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 14,318 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 14,738 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 16,494 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 17,392 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 17,877 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 18,251 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 18,530 | 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)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)