County profile · Alabama
Chilton County, AL market data
How Chilton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 47,708
- +5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 17,875
- Median household income
- $65,603
- +38.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,300
- Jobs located here
- 9,534
- Highest market score
- 92
- Insurance agencies, #33 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Chilton County has an estimated 47,708 people and 17,875 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chilton County grew 5.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Chilton County is $65,603, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chilton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Of the business types scored in Chilton County, insurance agencies (92); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (84); and landscaping and lawn care companies (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #33 of 2,272 scored counties.
Chilton County is part of the Birmingham metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chilton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chilton County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 92 | #33 of 2,272 | 16 | 9.0 | $3.2M | 253 | 8 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 84 | #23 of 1,771 | 8 | 4.5 | $3M | 178 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 82 | #51 of 1,493 | 5 | 2.8 | $4.8M | 163 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 78 | #74 of 1,451 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.6M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 77 | #125 of 1,889 | 8 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 181 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 77 | #149 of 2,063 | 8 | 4.5 | $7.5M | 203 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 74 | #190 of 2,385 | 43 | 24.1 | $336K | 158 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 73 | #143 of 2,057 | 15 | 8.4 | $3.1M | 127 | 20 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 72 | #158 of 2,176 | 22 | 12.3 | Index only | 208 | 7 |
| Pizza | 72 | #236 of 2,090 | 7 | 3.9 | $8.6M | 169 | 29 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #343 of 2,405 | 120 | 67.1 | $500K | 135 | 51 |
| Spas and skin care | 71 | #190 of 1,769 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 235 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #255 of 2,339 | 21 | 11.7 | $687K | 160 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #222 of 1,327 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.6M | 117 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #411 of 2,405 | 74 | 41.4 | $811K | 122 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 68 | #254 of 1,490 | 5 | 2.8 | $3.6M | 152 | 4 |
| Real estate | 68 | #277 of 2,229 | 27 | 15.1 | Index only | 213 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #316 of 2,088 | 13 | 7.3 | $798K | 121 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #371 of 2,200 | 20 | 11.2 | $709K | 81 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | 67 | #344 of 1,611 | 7 | 3.9 | $925K | 92 | 3 |
| Gyms | 64 | #392 of 1,792 | 7 | 3.9 | $1.5M | 114 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 64 | #443 of 1,886 | 13 | 7.3 | $1.4M | 142 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 61 | #646 of 2,087 | 17 | 9.5 | $1.8M | 140 | 8 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #507 of 1,707 | 12 | 6.7 | $3.9M | 81 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #470 of 1,422 | 6 | 3.4 | $3M | 126 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #752 of 2,210 | 26 | 14.5 | $1.2M | 132 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #830 of 2,394 | 76 | 42.5 | $239K | 156 | 36 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 57 | #620 of 1,656 | 10 | 5.6 | $1.8M | 102 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #868 of 2,222 | 21 | 11.7 | $2.9M | 94 | 29 |
| Nail salons | 56 | #507 of 1,328 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #634 of 1,530 | 9 | 5.0 | $2M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 55 | #863 of 2,070 | 16 | 9.0 | $6.3M | 68 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #1,000 of 2,401 | 70 | 39.2 | $258K | 96 | 27 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #543 of 1,334 | 5 | 2.8 | $2.1M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 54 | #654 of 1,485 | 8 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 65 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #651 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 52 | #669 of 1,472 | 6 | 3.4 | $421K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #689 of 1,461 | 8 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,243 of 2,378 | 44 | 24.6 | $411K | 92 | 22 |
| Gas stations | 48 | #1,295 of 2,358 | 47 | 26.3 | $1.3M | 53 | 27 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 48 | #1,305 of 2,402 | 51 | 28.5 | $2M | 59 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 45 | #1,314 of 2,261 | 26 | 14.5 | $3.9M | 49 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 42 | #880 of 1,302 | 8 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 72 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $7.6M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | Index only | 213 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $11.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $23.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $30.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $46.4M | Too few | 11 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $23.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $10.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chilton County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $18.1M | $1,012 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $59.5M | $3,326 | 128 |
| Food away from home | $60M | $3,359 | 83 |
| Groceries | $101.2M | $5,659 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $14.4M | $807 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.5M | $362 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.4M | $580 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.1M | $1,014 | 79 |
| Pets | $14.2M | $793 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $30.2M | $1,690 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $50.9M | $2,848 | 146 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $46.4M | $2,594 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $23.9M | $1,337 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $249M | $13,928 | 84 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chilton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 47,708+5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 17,875
- Median age
- 40.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 693 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 66
- Median household income
- $65,603+38.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,550
- Median home value
- $161,300
- Jobs located here
- 9,534
- Daytime population
- 36,082Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chilton County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Chilton County at 47,708 people in 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,875 households. Median household income rose 38.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chilton County, AL spend?
Households in Chilton County spend about $249M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $101.2M on groceries and $60M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chilton County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 146, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chilton County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chilton County are for insurance agencies (92); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (84); and landscaping and lawn care companies (82). Chilton County ranks #33 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Chilton County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chilton County is $65,603 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $161,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chilton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (61% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Chilton County, each ranked against other counties.
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