Alabama

St. Clair

91,103
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About St. Clair

St. Clair, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 4,166. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 91,103.

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

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Tallushatchee (Creek War), Skirmish at Ashville, Alabama, Action at Ashville (St. Clair County 1863), and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202091,103
201083,593
200064,742
199050,009
198041,205
197027,956
196025,388
195026,687
194027,336
193024,510
192023,383
191020,715
190019,425
189017,353
188014,462
18709,360
186011,013
18506,829
18405,638
18305,975
18204,166
Source

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

Battles & engagements in St. Clair

Military engagements that took place in St. Clair, Alabama.

Battle of Tallushatchee (Creek War)
1813
Skirmish at Ashville, Alabama
1862
Action at Ashville (St. Clair County 1863)
1863
Streight's Raid – Lawrence
1863
Action at Moore's Bridge / Coosa River
1865

Historic places in St. Clair

National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Clair, Alabama.

St. Clair Springs
St. Clair Springs
Springville Historic District
Springville
Bothwell, Dr. James J., House
Ashville
Ash, John, House
Ashville
Looney House
Ashville
Avandale Mill Historic District
Pell City
Fort Strother Site
Ohatchee
Presley Store
Springville
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Frequently asked about St. Clair

When does St. Clair first appear in the US census?
St. Clair, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 4,166.
What is the population of St. Clair?
At the most recent federal census (2020), St. Clair had a recorded population of 91,103.
Were any battles fought in St. Clair?
5 documented military engagements took place in St. Clair, including Battle of Tallushatchee (Creek War), Skirmish at Ashville, Alabama, Action at Ashville (St. Clair County 1863).
How many historic places are in St. Clair?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in St. Clair, Alabama.
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