Chilton County, Alabama
Chilton County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Chilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,643 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,397 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clanton. The county was created 156 years ago in 1868.

Quick Facts about Chilton County
Population : | 44,397 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Alabama (United States) |
Twitter username : | chiltonalabama |
Plate code : | 14 |
Area : | 1815 km2 |
Official name : | Chilton County, Baker County |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Named for : | William Parish Chilton |
Altitude : | 620 feet / 189 meters |
Capital : | Clanton |
Establishment : | December 12, 1868 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 11:45:02 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.7% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Chilton County is located at 32°50'52"N 86°43'8"W (32.8478500, -86.7188100). It has 6 neighbors: Bibb County, Coosa County, Dallas County, Perry County, Shelby County and Autauga County.
Chilton County map
The largest city of Chilton County is Enterprise with a population of 28,997. Other cities include, Pleasant Grove population 9,578, Clanton population 8,764 and Union Grove population 79. See all Chilton County cities & populated places.
Chilton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chilton County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Enterprise | 28,997 | City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States |
Pleasant Grove | 9,578 | City in western Jefferson County, Alabama |
Clanton | 8,764 | City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States |
Jemison | 2,693 | Town |
Thorsby | 2,074 | Town in Alabama, USA |
Maplesville | 695 | Town |
Union Grove | 79 | City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Chilton County
Chilton County has 6 neighbours.
- Bibb County county in Alabama, United States
- Coosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Dallas County county in Alabama, United States
- Perry County county in Alabama, United States
- Shelby County county in Alabama, United States
- Autauga County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
The population of Chilton County increased by 1.7% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 43,643 | - | census |
2011 | 43,689 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2012 | 43,582 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2013 | 43,628 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2014 | 43,760 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2015 | 43,700 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2016 | 43,866 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2017 | 44,120 | 0.58% | estimation process |
2018 | 44,163 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2019 | 44,428 | 0.6% | estimation process |
2020 | 44,397 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Chilton County (1)
American aviator Mildred Hemmons Carter was born in Chilton County
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |