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Calera, Alabama, in Shelby county, is 21 miles S of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 143 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Birmingham metropolitan area. Calera has a population of 3,158.
In Calera, about 58% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Calera is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 23% of Calera is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Alabama, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
In 2000, Calera had a median family income of $42,885.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Calera ($4,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 73% of housing units in Calera are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Calera, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Calera to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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