Calera Alabama

Calera is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,158.

Geography

Calera is located at 33°6'27. 259" North, 86°44'59. 870" West (33. 107572, -86. Visit Calera, Alabama: Calera info. 749964)GR1.

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33. 5 km² (12. 9 mi²). Gus' Country Cafe Calera, Alabama. 33. 4 km² (12. 9 mi²) of it is land and 0. 1 km² (0. 04 mi²) of it (0. 23%) is water. Thank you for your interest in the city of Calera.

History

The city of Calera was incorporated in 1887, and named after the Spanish word for "limestone" for all of the limestone deposits it has in the area.

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,158 people, 1,248 households, and 888 families residing in the city. The population density was 94. 5/km² (244. 9/mi²). There were 1,400 housing units at an average density of 41. Search for singles & post free photo personal ads. 9/km² (108. 6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77. 42% White, 19. 92% Black or African American, 0. 19% Native American, 0. Calera. 54% Asian, 0. 06% Pacific Islander, 0. 66% from other races, and 1. 20% from two or more races. 1. 90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Calera, Alabama AL Community Profile: City Data, Resources.

There were 1,248 households out of which 33. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54. 1% were married couples living together, 13. 5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28. 8% were non-families. 26. Maps & Photos. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 51 and the average family size was 3. 04.