With about 17,188 residents, Calera is one of Alabama's notable places. Calera was founded in 1887 and sits in Chilton County. The median age is 32.3 and the median household income is $82,441. Homes carry a median value of $214,200, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.8%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Calera — frequently asked
What is the population of Calera, Alabama?
Calera has a population of about 17,188, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Calera?
The median home value in Calera is $214,200, and the median gross rent is $1,505/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Calera safe? What is the crime rate?
Calera Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 189 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Calera face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Shelby County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Calera?
Calera has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Calera?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Calera. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.