Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show Chilton County’s population increased 10 percent from 2000 to 2010.

Chilton County’s population now stands at 43,643, up 10.22 percent from the last official count 10 years ago of 39,593.

During the past 20 years, Chilton County’s population has grown by more than a third.

For a more in-depth look at the census numbers countywide and on a city-by-city basis, visit www.clantonadvertiser.com during the day Friday or see our Weekend edition Saturday.