Clanton is a city in Chilton County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 7,800. The city is the county seat of Chilton County. Chilton County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Chilton County is a county of the State of Alabama. ...

Geography

Clanton is located at 32°50'23.316" North, 86°37'41.477" West (32.839810, -86.628188)^GR1. Image File history File links ALMap-doton-Clanton. ...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.7 km² (20.4 mi²). 52.6 km² (20.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.15%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,800 people, 3,168 households, and 2,128 families residing in the city. The population density was 148.2/km² (383.8/mi²). There were 3,510 housing units at an average density of 66.7/km² (172.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.31% White, 20.01% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 2.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

There were 3,168 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,394, and the median income for a family was $37,568. Males had a median income of $32,484 versus $20,344 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,299. About 15.1% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Trivia

Clanton is known for its giant peach-shaped water tower (a similar water tower can be found in Gaffney, South Carolina). Gaffney is a city in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. ...

Notable residents

• Clay Carroll, born in Clanton, major league baseball player^[1]
• Jackie Hayes, born in Clanton, major league baseball player^[1]

Clay Palmer Carroll (born May 2, 1941 Clanton , Alabama) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball with a 15 year career from 1964 to 1978. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Minter Carney Jackie Hayes (July 19, 1906 - February 9, 1983) was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators (1927-1931) and Chicago White Sox (1932-1940). ...

References

• 1. ^ ^{a b} [1969] (1979) in Reichler, Joseph L.: The Baseball Encyclopedia, 4th edition, New York: Macmillan Publishing. ISBN 0-02-578970-8. 

External links

• Clanton Alabama local guide
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