Chilton County, Alabama facts for kids
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Chilton County
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Chilton County Courthouse in Clanton
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Alabama |
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| Founded | December 30, 1868 | ||
| Named for | William Parish Chilton, Sr. | ||
| Seat | Clanton | ||
| Largest city | Clanton | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 701 sq mi (1,820 km2) | ||
| • Land | 693 sq mi (1,790 km2) | ||
| • Water | 7.9 sq mi (20 km2) 1.1% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 45,014 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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46,431  |
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| • Density | 64.21/sq mi (24.793/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 6th | ||
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Chilton County is a place in the middle of Alabama, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 45,014 people lived there. The main town, where the county government is, is called Clanton. The county is named after William Parish Chilton, Sr., a famous lawyer and judge from the past.
Chilton County is part of the larger Birmingham area. In 2010, the exact middle point of Alabama's population was found in Chilton County, near a town called Jemison.
This county is famous for its delicious peaches! It also has a special landscape. You can find swamps, open fields, and even small mountains here. This is because the Appalachian Mountains end in this county. The Coosa River also flows nearby, and the area is close to the Black Belt Prairie, which was once a big cotton farming region.
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History of Chilton County
Chilton County was first created on December 30, 1868. It was first called Baker County, named after Alfred Baker. The first main town was Grantville.
People living in the county asked the Alabama government to change the county's name. They chose to rename it Chilton County on December 17, 1874. This was to honor William Parish Chilton, Sr., even though he didn't live in the county. In 1871, the county's main town moved to what is now Clanton. This happened after the old courthouse in Grantville burned down.
Later, in 1942, the U.S. Navy named a new ship the USS Chilton. This was done to honor Chilton County.
Where is Chilton County?
Chilton County covers about 701 square miles. Most of this area, about 693 square miles, is land. The rest, about 7.9 square miles, is water.
Main Roads in Chilton County
These are the major highways that run through Chilton County:
Interstate 65
U.S. Highway 31
U.S. Highway 82
State Route 22
State Route 139
State Route 145
State Route 155
State Route 191
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Neighboring Counties
Chilton County shares borders with these other counties:
- Shelby County (to the north)
- Coosa County (to the east)
- Elmore County (to the southeast)
- Autauga County (to the south)
- Perry County (to the southwest)
- Dallas County (to the southwest)
- Bibb County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Part of the Talladega National Forest is located in Chilton County. This is a large protected forest area.
People in Chilton County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 6,194 | — | |
| 1880 | 10,793 | 74.2% | |
| 1890 | 14,549 | 34.8% | |
| 1900 | 16,522 | 13.6% | |
| 1910 | 23,187 | 40.3% | |
| 1920 | 22,770 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 24,579 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 27,955 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 26,922 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 25,693 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 25,180 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 30,612 | 21.6% | |
| 1990 | 32,458 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 39,593 | 22.0% | |
| 2010 | 43,643 | 10.2% | |
| 2020 | 45,014 | 3.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 46,431 | 6.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 45,014 people living in Chilton County. These people lived in about 16,927 homes.
Who Lives in Chilton County?
Based on the 2010 census, here's a look at the different groups of people living in Chilton County:
- 84.1% White
- 9.7% Black
- 0.4% Native American
- 0.3% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 7.8% Hispanic or Latino (this group can be of any race)
Chilton County is known for having a good income per person. It ranks as the 23rd richest county in Alabama based on how much money people earn.
Schools in Chilton County
Chilton County has one public school district. About 7,700 students attend public schools from kindergarten through 12th grade in Chilton County.
School Districts
The main school district here is:
- Chilton County School District
Towns and Cities
Chilton County has several communities, including cities, towns, and smaller unincorporated areas.
Cities in Chilton County
- Clanton (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are)
- Jemison
- Calera (Most of this city is actually in Shelby County)
Towns in Chilton County
Smaller Communities
These are smaller areas that are not officially cities or towns:
- Isabella
- Jumbo
- Mountain Creek
- Mulberry
- Pletcher
- Stanton
- Verbena
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Chilton para niños
