Clanton is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 8719 residents.. The poverty rate of Clanton is 17.4%, which is 24% higher than national average. The typical household in Clanton earns $43675 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 53.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Clanton, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Clanton remained 8.7%, which is 85% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Clanton, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Clanton is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Clanton is $125900 , which is 45% lower than national average. While median income in Clanton remained $43675, which is 35% lower than national average.