City · Alabama
Childersburg, Alabama
Childersburg, city, in Talladega County, Alabama. Childersburg had 4,571 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,754 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,655 (±29). GEOID 0114464.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,571
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,754 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,655 ±29
Median household income
$52,338
±$9,474 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$133,500
±$26,462 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$793
±$237 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Childersburg and what county is it in?
Childersburg is a city in Talladega County, Alabama. It covers 12.3 square miles of land, 386 residents per square mile in 2020.
Childersburg is in the Talladega-Sylacauga, AL micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Childersburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,571 people lived in Childersburg on July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 4,754 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,655 (±29).
| Measure | Childersburg | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,655 ±29 | 81,021 | −253 |
| Households | 2,279 ±252 | 33,644 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.22 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,407 ±273 | 38,547 | no clear change |
Childersburg's population since 2000
From 4,927 in 2000 to 4,571 in 2025: down 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Childersburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Childersburg?
The median resident of Childersburg is 42.8 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.3%.
| Measure | Childersburg | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±3.1 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±5.8 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±5.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 54.6% ±5.5 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.9% ±8.2 pts | 61.8% | +14.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.3% ±7.5 pts | 29.8% | −12.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8% ±4.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2% ±5.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±5.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2% ±6.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.9% ±3.8 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±4.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Childersburg earn?
Half of Childersburg's 2,279 households earn less than $52,338 a year (±$9,474), against $57,776 in Talladega County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $38,352 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,986 after inflation. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Childersburg | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,338 ±$9,474 | $57,776 | +$13,986 |
| Mean household income | $66,005 ±$10,502 | $72,732 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,492 ±$5,559 | $30,482 | +$8,042 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.6% ±7.7 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.0% ±15.3 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±7.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±5.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±6.3 pts | 87.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Childersburg?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Childersburg's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,500 by its owner (±$26,462). The median renter pays $793 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Childersburg | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,500 ±$26,462 | $149,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $793 ±$237 | $785 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0% ±21.1 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,189 ±$129 | $1,230 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±10.1 pts | 72.0% | +14.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±10.1 pts | 28.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,407 ±273 | 38,547 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±7.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9% ±8.2 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.9% ±6.0 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±5.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.1% ±8.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Childersburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Childersburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Childersburg work and get to work?
97.2% of Childersburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes.
| Measure | Childersburg | Talladega County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6% ±7.4 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±7.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 97.2% ±3.0 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.3% ±2.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±5.2 | 28.0 min | +7.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Childersburg?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Childersburg, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,240 (Tract 113.02) to $61,506 (Tract 113.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.01Talladega County | 2,625 | $61,506 |
| Tract 113.02Talladega County | 3,116 | $48,240 |
| Tract 114Talladega County | 2,416 | $52,846 |
| Tract 115.02Talladega County | 3,063 | $51,970 |
| Tract 112Talladega County | 2,191 | $58,906 |
| Tract 111Talladega County | 4,323 | $58,968 |
| Tract 117Talladega County | 3,296 | $35,893 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Childersburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Childersburg compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Childersburg is the 5,160th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 117th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Childersburg ranks 178th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 207th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 158th | 311 |
| Median household income | 178th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 144th | 311 |
| Median home value | 214th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 170th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 101st | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 263rd | 295 |
| Median age | 88th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 221st | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 111th | 310 |
Childersburg's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Childersburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Childersburg?
20 of the 57 figures for Childersburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Childersburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Childersburg.