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Clanton, AL


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Clanton, Alabama

Clanton, Alabama, in Chilton county, is 37 miles NW of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 144 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 7,800.

The People and Families of Clanton

In Clanton, about 50% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Clanton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clanton had a median family income of $37,568.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clanton ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clanton Housing

About 68% of housing units in Clanton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Clanton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Clanton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyClanton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Clanton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Clanton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Clanton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Clanton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Clanton, AL

Comparing Clanton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work510
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents105
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime23

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