The population was 2,906 at the 2020 census, an increase of 34.2 percent over the figure of 2,164 recorded in 2010 indicating that Calera is experiencing larger growth than Durant and other surrounding areas.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.

The debate continued for twenty-one years when finally in 1910 the town accepted the name Calera.

At the time of its founding Cale was located in Blue County, a part of the Moshulatubbee District of the Choctaw Nation.

Calera is a growing town with a thriving tourism industry, thanks to the nearby Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, which attracts many travelers and tourists to the area.

The town has seen significant economic growth in recent years, with an increase in new eating establishments.

In addition to its tourism industry, Calera is actively recruiting businesses that can contribute to the town's sales tax revenue.

Calera also owns several properties that are available for retail businesses interested in starting or expanding in the town.

the 2014 season was the first time any girls' team at Calera High School had made it to a state tournament.