1887Government
== History ==
The city of Calera was incorporated in 1887, and named after the Spanish word for "quarry" for all of the limestone deposits located in the area.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,158 people, 1,248 households, and 888 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,620 people, 4,657 households, and 3,240 families living in the city.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 16,494 people, 5,100 households, and 3,469 families residing in the city.