Calera, AL Demographics

A map of Calera's Population by Race

Calera, Alabama had a population of 16,494 in 2020. It was 56.2% White, 31.6% Black, 0.8% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Calera, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Calera's White Population

9,264 residents of Calera identify as White, or 56.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Calera slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is ranked #434 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Calera is less White than neighboring Montevallo (60.8% White), Alabaster (65.5% White), Wilton (62.5% White), Columbiana (70.3% White), and Jemison (73% White).

Calera's Black Population

5,205 residents of Calera identify as Black, or 31.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Calera slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is ranked #166 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Calera is more Black than neighboring Montevallo (22.7% Black), Alabaster (15.9% Black), Wilton (22.7% Black), Columbiana (22.5% Black), and Jemison (15.2% Black).

Calera's Asian Population

134 residents of Calera identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Calera roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Calera is more Asian than neighboring Montevallo (0.7% Asian), Wilton (0% Asian), Columbiana (0.2% Asian), and Jemison (0.2% Asian). Calera is less Asian than neighboring Alabaster (1.2% Asian).

Calera's Hispanic Population

1,041 residents of Calera identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Calera roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is ranked #84 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Calera is more Hispanic than neighboring Columbiana (3% Hispanic). Calera is less Hispanic than neighboring Montevallo (10.7% Hispanic), Alabaster (12.7% Hispanic), Wilton (9.7% Hispanic), and Jemison (8% Hispanic).

Calera's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Calera identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Calera roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Calera is more Native American/Other than neighboring Columbiana (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jemison (0.3% Native American/Other). Calera is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montevallo (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wilton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Calera's Multiracial Population

747 residents of Calera identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Calera roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Calera is ranked #150 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Calera is more Multiracial than neighboring Montevallo (4.3% Multiracial), Alabaster (4.2% Multiracial), Wilton (3.7% Multiracial), Columbiana (3.6% Multiracial), and Jemison (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.