Childersburg

City in Talladega County, Alabama

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Childersburg is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, with 4,754 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bon Air, 2.4 miles S.

About Childersburg

Childersburg is a city in Talladega County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It was incorporated in 1889. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,754. It has a history dating back before 1540, when it was noted as a village of the Coosa Nation visited by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. It is said a member of De Soto's crew fell ill and was left to settle in the area of present-day Childersburg where the Coosa people cared for the ill explorer. The Alabama Army Ammunition Plant, important during World War II, was located 4 miles (6 km) north of Childersburg.

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Living in Childersburg

Median household income
$52,338
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$793/mo
Median age
42.8
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Childersburg, AL population

Childersburg had 4,754 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,754
Density388 per sq mi (150 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Childersburg at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyTalladega County
TypeCity
Population4,754 (2020)
Land area12.24 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Water area0.25 sq mi (0.65 km²)
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates33.2926° N, 86.3409° W
ZIP codes35032, 35044
Official websitechildersburg.org
Census code (GEOID)0114464

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Childersburg

What county is Childersburg in?

Childersburg is in Talladega County, Alabama.

What is the population of Childersburg, AL?

4,754 people lived in Childersburg at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Childersburg, AL?

The main ZIP code is 35032. Other ZIP codes: 35044.

What is the elevation of Childersburg?

420 feet (128 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Childersburg?

Bon Air (2.4 mi), Harpersville (5.7 mi), Vincent (7.2 mi), Oak Grove (7.4 mi), Sylacauga (8.1 mi).

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