Childersburg, AL

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Childersburg Overview

4,743
TOTAL POPULATION
2,432
MALE POPULATION
2,311
FEMALE POPULATION
105.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,986
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,739
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,483
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,125
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Childersburg Zip Codes

Childersburg Area Codes

Race in Childersburg

The most populous races in Childersburg are White / Caucasian (2,721 | 57.4%), Black / African American (1,889 | 39.8%), and Asian (69 | 1.5%).
Race in Childersburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian691.5%
Black / African American1,88939.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan160.3%
White / Caucasian2,72157.4%
Two or more Races481.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total4,743100.0%

Ancestry in Childersburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Childersburg are American (492 | 10.4%), English (341 | 7.2%), Irish (267 | 5.6%), German (254 | 5.4%), and Scottish (96 | 2.0%), together accounting for 30.6% of all Childersburg residents.
Ancestry in Childersburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American49210.4%
Bulgarian561.2%
Burmese691.5%
Celtic571.2%
Creek100.2%
Dutch541.1%
English3417.2%
European601.3%
French370.8%
German2545.4%
Irish2675.6%
Italian360.8%
Scotch-Irish210.4%
Scottish962.0%
Slavic160.3%
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Immigrants in Childersburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Childersburg came from Asia (69 | 1.5%), Eastern Asia (69 | 1.5%), and Korea (69 | 1.5%), together accounting for 4.4% of all Childersburg residents.
Immigrants in Childersburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia691.5%
Eastern Asia691.5%
Korea691.5%
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Sex and Age in Childersburg

Sex and Age in Childersburg

The most populous age groups in Childersburg are 5 to 9 Years (261 | 10.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (301 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Childersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years233 (9.6%)100 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years261 (10.7%)104 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years122 (5.0%)121 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years69 (2.8%)107 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years208 (8.6%)201 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years123 (5.1%)117 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years123 (5.1%)141 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years62 (2.5%)107 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years214 (8.8%)301 (13.0%)
45 to 49 Years164 (6.7%)85 (3.7%)
50 to 54 Years168 (6.9%)84 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years97 (4.0%)49 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years245 (10.1%)226 (9.8%)
65 to 69 Years94 (3.9%)278 (12.0%)
70 to 74 Years73 (3.0%)132 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years93 (3.8%)71 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years20 (0.8%)21 (0.9%)
85 Years and over63 (2.6%)66 (2.9%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)2,311 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Childersburg

Median Family Size in Childersburg

The median family size in Childersburg is 2.81 persons per family, with married-couple families (945 | 64.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (123 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Childersburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple945 (64.5%)2.90
Single Male/Father123 (8.4%)2.08
Single Female/Mother397 (27.1%)2.81
Total Families1,465 (100.0%)2.81

Median Household Size in Childersburg

Median Household Size in Childersburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple945 (47.0%)2.90
Single Male/Father123 (6.1%)2.16
Single Female/Mother397 (19.7%)2.98
Non-family547 (27.2%)-
Total Households2,012 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Childersburg

Out of a total of 2,012 households in Childersburg, 1,465 (72.8%) are family households, while 547 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 834, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 547.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Childersburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-547 (27.2%)
2-Person Households834 (41.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households285 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households236 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households17 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households51 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,465 (72.8%)547 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in Childersburg

Fertility by Age in Childersburg

Average fertility rate in Childersburg is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 166.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Childersburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years76 (100.0%)166.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total76 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Childersburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Childersburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Childersburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Childersburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree22 (28.9%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree54 (71.1%)412.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total76 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Childersburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Childersburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Childersburg

Income Overview in Childersburg

Per Capita Income in Childersburg is $28,986, while median incomes of families and households are $47,739 and $45,483 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,743$28,986
Median Family Income1,465$47,739
Mean Family Income1,465$76,226
Median Household Income2,012$45,483
Mean Household Income2,012$68,236
Income Deficit1,465$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,74327.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,74372.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,7430.49

Earnings by Sex in Childersburg

Average Earnings in Childersburg are $32,602, $40,095 for men and $29,227 for women, a difference of 27.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Childersburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,092 (50.1%)$40,095
Female1,088 (49.9%)$29,227
Total2,180 (100.0%)$32,602

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Childersburg

The most common earnings brackets in Childersburg are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (172 | 15.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (113 | 10.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Childersburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99970 (6.4%)19 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49948 (4.4%)90 (8.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (0.9%)72 (6.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99948 (4.4%)92 (8.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49921 (1.9%)11 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99949 (4.5%)94 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)13 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99965 (5.9%)78 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99992 (8.4%)105 (9.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999140 (12.8%)90 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)113 (10.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99998 (9.0%)48 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (1.9%)40 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999125 (11.5%)91 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99932 (2.9%)28 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999172 (15.8%)13 (1.2%)
$100,000+92 (8.4%)91 (8.4%)
Total1,092 (100.0%)1,088 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Childersburg

Average earnings in Childersburg are $47,381 for men and $31,194 for women, a difference of 34.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,697, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,364. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,684, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,924.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Childersburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,364$0
High School Diploma$55,429$28,924
College or Associate's Degree$59,022$38,684
Bachelor's Degree$87,697$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,381$31,194

Family Income in Childersburg

Family Income Brackets in Childersburg

According to the Childersburg family income data, there are 308 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $75,000 to $99,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 48 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Childersburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001016.9%
$10,000 to $14,999594.0%
$15,000 to $24,99915810.8%
$25,000 to $34,99923315.9%
$35,000 to $49,99922615.4%
$50,000 to $74,99919813.5%
$75,000 to $99,999483.3%
$100,000 to $149,99930821.0%
$150,000 to $199,999513.5%
$200,000+855.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Childersburg

2-person families (874 | 59.7%) account for the highest median family income in Childersburg with $45,750 per family, while 2-person families (874 | 59.7%) have the highest median income of $22,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Childersburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families874 (59.7%)$45,750
3-Person Families342 (23.3%)$0
4-Person Families139 (9.5%)$0
5-Person Families42 (2.9%)$0
6-Person Families17 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families51 (3.5%)$0
Total1,465 (100.0%)$47,739

Family Income by Number of Earners in Childersburg

The median family income in Childersburg is $47,739, with families comprising 3+ earners (99) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with 1 earner (539) have the lowest median family income of $33,445, accounting for 6.8% and 36.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Childersburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners436 (29.8%)$43,034
1 Earner539 (36.8%)$33,445
2 Earners391 (26.7%)$118,153
3+ Earners99 (6.8%)$250,001
Total1,465 (100.0%)$47,739

Household Income in Childersburg

Household Income Brackets in Childersburg

With 372 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Childersburg, accounting for 18.5% of all households. In contrast, only 70 households (3.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Childersburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020110.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991396.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991417.0%
$25,000 to $34,99927013.4%
$35,000 to $49,99937218.5%
$50,000 to $74,99931215.5%
$75,000 to $99,999763.8%
$100,000 to $149,99934417.1%
$150,000 to $199,999703.5%
$200,000+854.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Childersburg

The median household income in Childersburg is $45,483, with the highest median household income of $54,821 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 787 households (39.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 35 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Childersburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years35 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years659 (32.8%)$46,597
45 to 64 Years787 (39.1%)$54,821
65+ Years531 (26.4%)$34,692
Total2,012 (100.0%)$45,483

Poverty in Childersburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Childersburg

With 18.5% poverty level for males and 15.5% for females among the residents of Childersburg, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 40 males (87.0%) and 34 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Childersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (19.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years70 (60.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)46 (55.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (87.0%)34 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years55 (23.9%)10 (3.9%)
25 to 34 Years57 (23.2%)78 (30.2%)
35 to 44 Years67 (24.3%)88 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years42 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)54 (19.6%)
65 to 74 Years44 (26.4%)19 (4.6%)
75 Years and over30 (17.1%)30 (19.0%)
Total451 (18.5%)359 (15.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Childersburg

According to the poverty statistics in Childersburg, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Childersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years187 (80.3%)100 (100.0%)
5 Years46 (39.7%)67 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years176 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years91 (100.0%)37 (44.6%)
15 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (13.0%)17 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years175 (76.1%)247 (96.1%)
25 to 34 Years189 (76.8%)180 (69.8%)
35 to 44 Years209 (75.7%)320 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years290 (87.4%)169 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years342 (100.0%)221 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years123 (73.7%)391 (95.4%)
75 Years and over146 (83.0%)128 (81.0%)
Total1,981 (81.5%)1,952 (84.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Childersburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Childersburg show that 2.2% or 21 of the total 945 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.1%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Childersburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children663 (96.9%)21 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total924 (97.8%)21 (2.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Childersburg

According to the poverty data in Childersburg, 56.1% or 69 single-father households and 42.3% or 168 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (56.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 166 households (57.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Childersburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children69 (56.1%)2 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)166 (57.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (56.1%)168 (42.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Childersburg

The poverty data for Childersburg shows that 21 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 237 of the single-parent households (45.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (3.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 166 household (57.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Childersburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (3.1%)71 (37.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)166 (57.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (2.2%)237 (45.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Childersburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Childersburg

Among the 1,916 employed individuals in Childersburg, private company employees (1,574 | 82.2%), local government employees (117 | 6.1%), and federal government employees (82 | 4.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Childersburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,57482.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)341.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)331.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations281.5%
Local Government Employees1176.1%
State Government Employees482.5%
Federal Government Employees824.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,916100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Childersburg

According to the labor force statistics for Childersburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,801), 55.9% or 2,125 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 174 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 240 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.4% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Childersburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years81 (46.3%)23 (28.4%)
20 to 24 Years374 (91.4%)86 (23.0%)
25 to 29 Years240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years212 (80.3%)42 (19.8%)
35 to 44 Years571 (83.5%)19 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years408 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years49 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years108 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,125 (55.9%)174 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Childersburg

According to labor force statistics for Childersburg, 68.9% of individuals (1,589) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,306) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 64 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.0% or 268 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Childersburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School192 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma396 (61.2%)25 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree732 (76.2%)38 (4.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher268 (94.0%)20 (7.1%)
Total1,589 (68.9%)92 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Childersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Childersburg are Management (153 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (151 | 8.0%), Health Technologists (137 | 7.2%), Community & Social Service (95 | 5.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (82 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Childersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Childersburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Community & Social Service (52.6%), and Management (49.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.8%), and Health Technologists (76.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Childersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management76 (49.7%)77 (50.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 50 (52.6%)45 (47.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library37 (45.1%)45 (54.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32 (21.2%)119 (78.8%)
Health Technologists32 (23.4%)105 (76.6%)
Total (Category)158 (36.1%)280 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)916 (48.2%)983 (51.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Childersburg are Food Preparation & Serving (302 | 15.9%), Security & Protection (97 | 5.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (83 | 4.4%), and Law Enforcement (14 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Childersburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Childersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving42 (13.9%)260 (86.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)139 (34.8%)260 (65.2%)
Total (Overall)916 (48.2%)983 (51.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Childersburg are Sales & Related (310 | 16.3%), and Office & Administration (141 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Childersburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Childersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related104 (33.6%)206 (66.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)141 (100.0%)
Total (Category)104 (23.1%)347 (76.9%)
Total (Overall)916 (48.2%)983 (51.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Childersburg are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (87 | 4.6%), Construction & Extraction (78 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (36 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Childersburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Childersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)916 (48.2%)983 (51.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Childersburg are Production (232 | 12.2%), Material Moving (105 | 5.5%), and Transportation (73 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Childersburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Childersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production144 (62.1%)88 (37.9%)
Transportation73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving97 (92.4%)8 (7.6%)
Total (Category)314 (76.6%)96 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)916 (48.2%)983 (51.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Childersburg

Employment Industries in Childersburg

The major employment industries in Childersburg include Retail Trade (347 | 18.3%), Manufacturing (314 | 16.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (304 | 16.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (187 | 9.9%), and Public Administration (123 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Childersburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Childersburg

The Childersburg industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Construction (89.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (86.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Childersburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction107 (89.2%)13 (10.8%)
Manufacturing231 (73.6%)83 (26.4%)
Wholesale Trade30 (65.2%)16 (34.8%)
Retail Trade157 (45.2%)190 (54.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Information21 (52.5%)19 (47.5%)
Finance & Insurance36 (42.3%)49 (57.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services11 (16.2%)57 (83.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance53 (28.3%)134 (71.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services42 (13.8%)262 (86.2%)
Public Administration97 (78.9%)26 (21.1%)
Total916 (48.2%)983 (51.8%)

Education in Childersburg

School Enrollment in Childersburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 874 students in Childersburg are elementary school (220 | 25.2%), middle school (205 | 23.5%), and kindergarten (127 | 14.5%).
School Enrollment in Childersburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool728.2%
Kindergarten12714.5%
Elementary School22025.2%
Middle School20523.5%
High School12113.8%
College / Undergraduate9811.2%
Graduate / Professional313.5%
Total874100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Childersburg

Out of a total of 874 students who are enrolled in schools in Childersburg, 17 (1.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 857 (98.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (26.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Childersburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old355 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds47 (73.4%)17 (26.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total857 (98.1%)17 (1.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Childersburg

Business (96 | 22.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (77 | 18.2%), arts & humanities (70 | 16.5%), science & technology (38 | 9.0%), and psychology (36 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 424 individuals in Childersburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Childersburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7718.2%
Physical & Health Sciences143.3%
Psychology368.5%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering143.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology389.0%
Business9622.6%
Education286.6%
Literature & Languages163.8%
Liberal Arts & History358.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities7016.5%
Total424100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Childersburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Childersburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Childersburg are males with 2 vehicles (298, accounting for 30.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (417, making up 31.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Childersburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle89 (9.2%)63 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle147 (15.1%)128 (13.6%)
2 Vehicles298 (30.7%)417 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles252 (25.9%)138 (14.6%)
4 Vehicles186 (19.1%)198 (21.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total972 (100.0%)944 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Childersburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Childersburg are 15 to 19 minutes (659 commuters, 34.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (396 commuters, 20.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (203 commuters, 10.6%).
Commute Time in Childersburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes39620.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1558.1%
15 to 19 Minutes65934.4%
20 to 24 Minutes1397.2%
25 to 29 Minutes261.4%
30 to 34 Minutes20310.6%
35 to 39 Minutes663.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1527.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1206.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Childersburg

The most common commute times in Childersburg are 15 to 19 minutes (445 commuters, 45.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (274 commuters, 29.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Childersburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes122 (12.6%)274 (29.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes57 (5.9%)98 (10.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes445 (45.8%)214 (22.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes71 (7.3%)68 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes35 (3.6%)168 (17.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes47 (4.8%)19 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes90 (9.3%)62 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes105 (10.8%)15 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Childersburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Childersburg are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (197, 20.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (259, 27.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Childersburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM123 (12.7%)76 (8.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM120 (12.3%)15 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM54 (5.6%)104 (11.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM85 (8.7%)67 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM163 (16.8%)259 (27.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)109 (11.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (1.1%)41 (4.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)48 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM21 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM197 (20.3%)97 (10.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM177 (18.2%)128 (13.6%)
Total972 (100.0%)944 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Childersburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Childersburg

Of the total 2,012 dwellings in Childersburg, owner-occupied units account for 1,348 (67.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 664 (33.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Childersburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,34867.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units66433.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,012100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Childersburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Childersburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household54727.2%
2-Person Household83441.4%
3-Person Household28514.2%
4+ Person Household34617.2%
Total Housing Units2,012100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Childersburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Childersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household387 (70.8%)160 (29.2%)
2-Person Household582 (69.8%)252 (30.2%)
3-Person Household161 (56.5%)124 (43.5%)
4+ Person Household218 (63.0%)128 (37.0%)
Total Housing Units1,348 (67.0%)664 (33.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Childersburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Childersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School208 (55.9%)164 (44.1%)
High School Diploma469 (82.3%)101 (17.7%)
College/Associate Degree444 (52.7%)399 (47.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Childersburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Childersburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years30115.0%
35 to 44 Years39319.5%
45 to 54 Years35617.7%
55 to 64 Years43121.4%
65 to 74 Years32316.1%
75 to 84 Years1336.6%
85 Years and Over753.7%
Total2,012100.0%

Housing Finances in Childersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Childersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Childersburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,348 (67.0%)$48,777
Renter-Occupied664 (33.0%)$38,846
Average2,012 (100.0%)$45,483

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Childersburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Childersburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00051 (3.8%)71 (10.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99947 (3.5%)32 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99981 (6.0%)58 (8.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (1.7%)67 (10.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99941 (3.0%)10 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999218 (16.2%)52 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999236 (17.5%)137 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999224 (16.6%)88 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99966 (4.9%)10 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999205 (15.2%)139 (20.9%)
$150,000 or more156 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,348 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Childersburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Childersburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300104 (7.7%)10 (1.5%)
$300 to $499368 (27.3%)114 (17.2%)
$500 to $799235 (17.4%)199 (30.0%)
$800 to $999100 (7.4%)64 (9.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499443 (32.9%)212 (31.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49950 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)15 (2.3%)
Total1,348 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Childersburg

Housing Structures in Childersburg

Housing Structures in Childersburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,50674.9%
Single Unit, Attached412.0%
2 Unit Apartments693.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments381.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments160.8%
10 or more Apartments391.9%
Mobile Home / Other30315.1%
Total2,012100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Childersburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Childersburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,160 (77.0%)346 (23.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other188 (62.1%)115 (38.0%)
Total1,348 (67.0%)664 (33.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Childersburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Childersburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)60 (9.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)30 (4.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms411 (30.5%)379 (57.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms581 (43.1%)88 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms356 (26.4%)107 (16.1%)
Total1,348 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Childersburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Childersburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas336 (24.9%)291 (43.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas65 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity930 (69.0%)350 (52.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)23 (3.5%)
Total1,348 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Childersburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Childersburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle128 (9.5%)229 (34.5%)
1 Vehicle303 (22.5%)187 (28.2%)
2 Vehicles580 (43.0%)207 (31.2%)
3 or more Vehicles337 (25.0%)41 (6.2%)
Total1,348 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Childersburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Childersburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units671677
Median Property Value$115,800$124,000
Median Household Income$45,804$53
Monthly Housing Costs$430$0
Real Estate Taxes$540$168

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Childersburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Childersburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000108 (16.1%)21 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999170 (25.3%)159 (23.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999339 (50.5%)447 (66.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (1.9%)34 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99928 (4.2%)16 (2.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99913 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total671 (100.0%)677 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Childersburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Childersburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00051 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999145 (21.6%)47 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999100 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999115 (17.1%)118 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (18.5%)121 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)100 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (4.9%)66 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more103 (15.3%)172 (25.4%)
Total671 (100.0%)677 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Childersburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Childersburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x266 (39.6%)59,766 (8,828.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x70 (10.4%)334 (49.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x84 (12.5%)192 (28.4%)
4.0x or more251 (37.4%)41 (6.1%)
Total671 (100.0%)677 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Childersburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Childersburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800388 (57.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499102 (15.2%)404 (59.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)71 (10.5%)
Total671 (100.0%)677 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Childersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childersburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years516 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years490 (93.5%)34 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years381 (78.4%)105 (21.6%)
26 to 34 Years354 (70.2%)150 (29.8%)
35 to 44 Years658 (96.2%)26 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years403 (90.6%)42 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years617 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years577 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older334 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,330 (92.4%)357 (7.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Childersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Childersburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born516 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen490 (93.5%)34 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen381 (78.4%)105 (21.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Childersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Childersburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000579 (72.7%)218 (27.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,464 (94.3%)89 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999649 (92.8%)50 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,444 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childersburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Childersburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6380 (73.6%)136 (26.4%)
6 to 18 Years320 (61.1%)256 (48.8%)
19 to 25 Years55 (11.3%)326 (67.1%)
25 to 34 Years39 (7.7%)354 (70.2%)
35 to 44 Years21 (3.1%)645 (94.3%)
45 to 54 Years90 (20.2%)349 (78.4%)
55 to 64 Years445 (72.1%)343 (55.6%)
65 to 74 Years577 (100.0%)259 (44.9%)
75 Years and over334 (100.0%)232 (69.5%)
Total2,261 (48.2%)2,900 (61.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Childersburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Childersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years118 (27.4%)58 (21.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years266 (29.7%)100 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years60 (35.9%)152 (37.1%)
75 Years and over86 (48.9%)127 (80.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Childersburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Childersburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years132 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (9.6%)89 (21.7%)
75 Years and over20 (11.4%)70 (44.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Childersburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.1%)2 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.7%)
75 Years and over24 (13.6%)30 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Childersburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years118 (27.4%)58 (21.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years71 (7.9%)74 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (5.4%)
75 Years and over86 (48.9%)75 (47.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Childersburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years108 (12.1%)100 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)124 (30.2%)
75 Years and over61 (34.7%)99 (62.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Childersburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years46 (10.7%)31 (11.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.2%)
75 Years and over57 (32.4%)21 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Childersburg

Computing Device Access in Childersburg

Computing Device Access in Childersburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,30264.7%
Smartphone1,52775.9%
Tablet1,08253.8%
No Computing Device28013.9%
Total2,012100.0%

Internet Access in Childersburg

Internet Access in Childersburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,35867.5%
Cellular Data Only28514.2%
Satellite Internet24712.3%
No Internet25712.8%
Total2,012100.0%

Childersburg Summary

Childersburg, Alabama is a small city located in Talladega County, Alabama. It is situated on the banks of the Coosa River, about 25 miles east of Birmingham. The city has a population of 5,175 as of the 2010 census.

History

Childersburg was founded in 1836 by William Childers, a settler from Georgia. The city was originally known as "Childers' Settlement" and was incorporated in 1887. The city was named after William Childers, who was a prominent local landowner and businessman.
Childersburg was an important center of the iron and steel industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city was home to several large iron and steel mills, including the Childersburg Iron and Steel Company, which was founded in 1887. The city was also home to the Childersburg Shipyard, which was established in 1891 and operated until the early 20th century.

Geography

Childersburg is located at 33°14'N 86°20'W (33.23, -86.33). The city is situated on the banks of the Coosa River, about 25 miles east of Birmingham. The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

Childersburg is a small city with a population of 5,175 as of the 2010 census. The city's economy is largely based on manufacturing and tourism. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Childersburg Iron and Steel Company, which was founded in 1887. The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the DeSoto Caverns, which is a popular tourist destination.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Childersburg was 5,175. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 17.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Childersburg is served by the Talladega County School System. The city is home to two public schools, Childersburg High School and Childersburg Middle School. The city is also home to several private schools, including the Childersburg Christian Academy and the Childersburg Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Childersburg?
Total Population of Childersburg is 4,743.
What is the Total Male Population of Childersburg?
Total Male Population of Childersburg is 2,432.
What is the Total Female Population of Childersburg?
Total Female Population of Childersburg is 2,311.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Childersburg?
There are 105.24 Males per 100 Females in Childersburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Childersburg?
There are 95.02 Females per 100 Males in Childersburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Childersburg?
Median Population Age in Childersburg is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Childersburg
Average Family Size in Childersburg is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Childersburg
Average Household Size in Childersburg is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Childersburg?
Per Capita income in Childersburg is $28,986.
What is the Median Family Income in Childersburg?
Median Family Income in Childersburg is $47,739.
What is the Median Household income in Childersburg?
Median Household Income in Childersburg is $45,483.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Childersburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Childersburg is 27.1%.
Women in Childersburg earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Childersburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Childersburg is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Childersburg?
There are 2,125 People in the Labor Forcein in Childersburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Childersburg?
55.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Childersburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Childersburg?
Unemployment Rate in Childersburg is 8.2%.