Alabama · Shelby County

Calera Authority

Population

17,714

Median income

$87,194

Median age

34

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Calera is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented town of 17,714.

In Chilton County, Alabama, Calera anchors a community of 17,714. Median household income is $87,194.

Definition and scope

Located in Chilton County, Alabama, Calera operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 106 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Calera has approximately 17,714 residents. The median age is 33.9 years. Roughly 79% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $235,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 57.8%
• Black or African American: 30.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
• Asian: 0.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Calera is $87,194. Poverty rate stands at 7.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 37.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Calera:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Shelby County Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Shelby County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Birmingham, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 500 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.