Demographics & People — Calera, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,188 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,000 |
| Median Age | 33.9 |
| Total Households | 6,421 |
| Family Households | 4,790 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,987 |
| Black or African American | 5,516 |
| Asian | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,472 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,226 |
| Other groups | 4,756 |
| German | 1,519 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,424 |
| American | 1,400 |
| Irish | 1,386 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,297 |
| English | 1,287 |
| Italian | 446 |
| Scottish | 372 |
Language
| English Only | 14,602 |
| Spanish | 992 |
| Population 5+ | 15,894 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 918 |
| Population 18+ | 12,059 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Calera, Alabama.