Demographics & People — Calera, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,188 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,000 |
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| Median Age | 33.9 |
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| Total Households | 6,421 |
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| Family Households | 4,790 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,987 |
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| Black or African American | 5,516 |
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| Asian | 175 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,472 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 992 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,894 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 918 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,059 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Calera, Alabama.
