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Wilton, AL

Town in Shelby County, Alabama.

Population

804

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

840

ZIP codes

0

Wilton and its ZIP codes

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Wilton at a glance

  • Wilton is about 8.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $54,750, 14% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (23% below Alabama) and median rent is $481 a month.

Local data for Wilton, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wilton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,750

Poverty rate

15.9%

Median home value

$162,100

Median rent

$481/mo

Homeownership

60.4%

Bachelor's or higher

5.3%

Median age

31.0

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (85), Italian Americans (32), German Americans (32).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Wilton.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,505

84,778 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,513

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $6,866 per person

Shelby County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wilton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.5%
  • Carpooled15.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.3%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wilton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

733

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

491

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 36°F

56.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wilton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.7%

U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts

Cities near Wilton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MontevalloCity3.8 mi12.9
Pea RidgeCensus-designated place5 mi15.6
CaleraCity7.9 mi24.3
BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place9.2 mi2.2
AlabasterCity9.6 mi26.3
JemisonCity12 mi11.3
HelenaCity14 mi22.3
West BloctonTown15 mi4.8
ThorsbyCity15 mi5.8
ShelbyCensus-designated place17 mi18.8
CentrevilleCity17 mi9.5
McCallaCensus-designated place17 mi33.8
PelhamCity17 mi38.8
WoodstockTown18 mi7.3
ColumbianaCity18 mi18
HooverCity19 mi49.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wilton, AL in?
Wilton is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Wilton, AL?
About 804 people live in Wilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wilton?
Nearby places include Montevallo (3.8 mi), Pea Ridge (5 mi), Calera (7.9 mi), Brantleyville (9.2 mi), Alabaster (9.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023