Calera City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 3158 people in the city, organized into 1248 households, and 889 families living in the city. The population density was 244.9 people per square mile (94.56/kmē), making its Alabama's 297th most densely populated city. There were 1400 housing units at an average density of 108.5 per square mile (41.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the city Age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85 males. The median age of the city's population was 34 years, The median age of males was 31.5 years, for females the median age was 36.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 77.42% White, 19.92% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0.54% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 1.2% from two or more races and 0.66% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35650, it is Alabama's 125th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42885, it is the 137th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16395, it would be the 198th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income was $24808, Males had a median income of $30496 versus $16285 for females.
In 2000, 708 pupils and students, of which 414 are male and 294 are female, 22.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 61 nursery or pri school, 36 kindergarten, 380 elementary school, 186 high school and 45 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3158 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3451 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3565 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4012 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4585 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5411 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6187 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6978 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8583 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9664 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10742 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 45 | 16 | 61 |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 6 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 247 | 133 | 380 |
| High school | 72 | 114 | 186 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calera city, Alabama | $35650 | $42885 | $16395 |
| Chilton County, Alabama | $32588 | $39505 | $15303 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |