About Wilton
Wilton is a tiny community in central Alabama with an estimated population of 594.
Officially, Wilton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 619 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilton News Today
- Water service restored in Wilton after leak repairs WBRC · Jul 22
- Alabama homeowners say water bills becoming outrageous cbs42.com · May 27
- Residents of a small Shelby County town say they are blocked by trains wvtm · May 1
- Wilton issues boil water order as crews repair new leak amid Brierfield outage WBMA · May 7
- David Wilton Mahaffey Legacy obituary · Jul 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wilton Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Wilton — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wilton
- Boon Docks Barbecue And Restaurant — barbecue
- China Garden — chinese
- Huddle House — american
- Indigo Cafe And Bar (café)
- Los Monchies — mexican
- Main Street Tavern
- Mesi Moon (café)
- Tienda La Colonia Mexicana — mexican
- Zapopan Mexican — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)594
Rank in state#317 of 463
Land area0.96 sq mi
Density619/sq mi
Coordinates33.0816, -86.8796