Calera, AL Demographics
What is the population of Calera?
There are 16,644 residents in Calera, with a median age of 33.1. Of this, 47.48% are males and 52.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.49% of the resident pool in Calera, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.76%. Additionally, 3.76% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 15,183 people in Calera currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,644 | 3.2% |
| Male Population | 7,903 | 2.8% |
| Female Population | 8,741 | 3.6% |
Male Population 47.48%
Female Population 52.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.1 | 2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 15,893 | 3.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 126 | -8.0% |
| Not Citizen | 625 | 5.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.76%
Not Citizen 3.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 15 | -16.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 322 | -26.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 911 | 63.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 52 | 23.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 15,183 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.09%
Moved from Same County 1.95%
Moved from Same State 5.53%
Moved from Different State 0.32%
Same House as Last Year 92.11%
What are the employment statistics in Calera?
White-collar workers make up 75.8% of the working population in Calera, while blue-collar employees account for 24.2%. There are also 447 entrepreneurs in Calera (4.8% of the workforce); 6,459 workers employed in private companies (69.35%); and 1,372 people working in governmental institutions (14.73%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,060 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 2,254 | 4.7% |
White Collar 75.8%
Blue Collar 24.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 447 | 16.1% |
| Private Companies | 6,459 | 2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,372 | -11.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,036 | 23.8% |
Self Employees 4.8%
Private Companies 69.35%
Governmental Workers 14.73%
Not for Profit Companies 11.12%
How many households are there in Calera?
There are a total of 6,299 households in Calera, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.12% of these Calera households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.88%. Additionally, 43.1% of households have children and 56.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,299 | 5.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,669 | 8.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,630 | -2.6% |
Family Households 74.12%
Non-Family Households 25.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,715 | 4.4% |
| Households without Children | 3,584 | 6.3% |
Households with Children 43.1%
Households without Children 56.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Calera?
The average annual household income in Calera is $86,187, while the median household income sits at $73,775 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,583, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $103,542. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $61,553 and $43,633, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,187 | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income | $73,775 | 4.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 34 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,023 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Calera?
There are 6,510 housing units in Calera, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2006. Of the 6,299 occupied housing units in Calera, 80.14% are owner-occupied, while 19.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 81.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $185,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,239 per month in Calera.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,510 | 5.8% |
| Median Year Built | 2006 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 72 | -10.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 103 | 221.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 159 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 118 | 168.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 229 | -15.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 180 | -10.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 600 | 13.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,258 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,723 | 9.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 68 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,299 | 5.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,048 | 5.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,251 | 6.3% |
Owner Occupied 80.14%
Renter Occupied 19.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,108 | 3.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 940 | 12.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $185,800 | 13.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $179,600 | 26.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,239 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 81.38%
Without Mortgage 18.62%
What is the level of education in Calera?
Approximately 29.65% of the population in Calera holds a high school degree (that's 3,580 residents), while 25.26% have attained a college certificate (3,667 locals) and 24.25% have a bachelor's degree (2,928 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 174 | 20.0% |
| Some High School | 3,580 | 8.8% |
| Some College | 3,667 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,251 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,928 | 4.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,091 | 7.8% |
No High School 1.44%
Some High School 29.65%
Some College 25.26%
Associate Degree 10.36%
Bachelor's Degree 24.25%
Graduate Degree 9.04%
What is the marital status of Calera residents?
A total of 3,346 people in Calera have never been married (which represents 26.39% of the total population), while 7,128 of them are wedded (56.22%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 228 (1.8%) and 1,494 (11.78%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,346 | 5.0% |
| Married | 7,128 | 4.0% |
| Separated | 228 | 24.6% |
| Widowed | 710 | 41.1% |
| Divorced | 1,494 | 1,494.0% |
Never Married 26.39%
Married 56.22%
Separated 1.8%
Widowed 5.6%
Divorced 11.78%
What are the most common means of transportation in Calera?
The top three means of transportation people in Calera use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,041 | 0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5 | 0.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Calera by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.