Alabama

Chilton

45,014
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Chilton

Chilton, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 6,194. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 45,014.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Creek War — Lashley's Fort Defense (Jan 1814), Skirmish at Clanton (Chilton County 1865), and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202045,014
201043,643
200039,593
199032,458
198030,612
197025,180
196025,693
195026,922
194027,955
193024,579
192022,770
191023,187
190016,522
189014,549
188010,793
18706,194
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Chilton

Military engagements that took place in Chilton, Alabama.

Creek War — Lashley's Fort Defense (Jan 1814)
1814
Skirmish at Clanton (Chilton County 1865)
1865

Historic places in Chilton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Chilton, Alabama.

Verbena
Verbena
Walker-Klinner Farm
Maplesville
Gragg Field Historic District
Clanton

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Frequently asked about Chilton

When does Chilton first appear in the US census?
Chilton, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 6,194.
What is the population of Chilton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Chilton had a recorded population of 45,014.
Were any battles fought in Chilton?
2 documented military engagements took place in Chilton, including Creek War — Lashley's Fort Defense (Jan 1814), Skirmish at Clanton (Chilton County 1865).
How many historic places are in Chilton?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Chilton, Alabama.
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