Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
45140
Sex Ratio
95.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.38 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Chilton County, AL, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.6% over the past year, aligning with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. The county's median age of 39.9 is slightly higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating a relatively mature population. With 23.7% of residents under 18 and 16.8% above 65, Chilton County has a balanced age distribution, though its age dependency ratio of 68.1 is higher than the state’s 65, suggesting a greater proportion of dependents. Compared to nearby counties, Chilton's growth and demographic trends reflect a stable community amidst varying growth rates across Alabama.
Dependency Rate
68.1 %
Median Age
39.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
16.8 %
Active Aging Index
85.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
28.2 %
Young Dependency Rate
39.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
16931
Married-couple Household
9062
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.18 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.23 %
Average Household Size
2.64 p
Average Family Size
3.09 p
Household with Children (%)
31.1 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
31 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
26.1 %
Now Married
54.8 %
Widowed
7.4 %
Divorced
11.8 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.