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 157 years ago in 1868.
County Snapshot
Chilton County at a glance
Chilton County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
EnterprisePopulation 28,997
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8479,-86.7188 |
| Named for | William Parish Chilton |
| Altitude | 620 feet / 189 meters |
| Capital | Clanton |
| Establishment | December 30, 1868 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:33:04 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
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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, Jemison population 2,693 and Thorsby population 2,074. 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 |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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. |