Calera SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Calera summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Calera. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Calera is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Calera is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Calera is $254,700.
The median income in Calera is $87,194.
Calera's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Calera Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Calera | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Calera, AL Weather
The average high in Calera is 74.5° and the average low is 51.0°.
There are 78.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Calera |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Calera Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Calera
The current population in Calera is 17,714. The population has increased 70.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,714 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 17,188 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 16,644 | 3.2% |
| 2021 | 16,126 | 12.6% |
| 2020 | 14,327 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 13,856 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 13,557 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 13,216 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 12,839 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 12,593 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 12,376 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 12,054 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 11,579 | 6.2% |
| 2011 | 10,904 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 10,374 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Calera
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Calera is:
57.8% White with 10,234 White residents.
30.7% African American with 5,430 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 106 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 28 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 266 Two Or More residents.
9.2% Hispanic with 1,633 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Calera | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 30.7% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Calera
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Calera is 50.4% female with 8,928 female residents.
Calera is 49.6% male with 8,786 male residents.
| Gender | Calera | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Calera for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Calera completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Calera completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Calera completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Calera completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Calera completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Calera completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Calera completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Calera completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Calera completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Calera | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Calera, Alabama
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3.7% of households in Calera earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Calera earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Calera earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in Calera earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Calera earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Calera earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.1% of households in Calera earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.2% of households in Calera earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.9% of households in Calera earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Calera earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Calera | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.2% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.9% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
