City · Alabama
Heflin, Alabama
Heflin, city, in Cleburne County, Alabama. Heflin had 3,572 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,431 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,467 (±29). GEOID 0133976.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,572
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,431 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,467 ±29
Median household income
$46,711
±$13,216 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$171,700
±$46,731 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$755
±$74 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Heflin and what county is it in?
Heflin is a city in Cleburne County, Alabama. It covers 16.1 square miles of land, 213 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Heflin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,572 people lived in Heflin on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020 Census counted 3,431 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,467 (±29).
| Measure | Heflin | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,467 ±29 | 15,426 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,330 ±160 | 5,980 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.29 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,452 ±172 | 6,874 | no clear change |
Heflin's population since 2000
From 3,002 in 2000 to 3,572 in 2025: up 19.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Heflin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Heflin?
The median resident of Heflin is 44.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.5%.
| Measure | Heflin | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 ±10.6 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±5.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2% ±7.2 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 44.4% ±5.0 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2% ±5.3 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±4.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±7.3 pts | 20.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±6.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3% ±5.1 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8% ±6.8 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±3.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±7.4 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±3.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Heflin earn?
Half of Heflin's 1,330 households earn less than $46,711 a year (±$13,216), against $55,345 in Cleburne County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $32,965 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Heflin | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,711 ±$13,216 | $55,345 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,599 ±$20,800 | $72,378 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,621 ±$7,820 | $29,888 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9% ±7.3 pts | 13.7% | −14.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.6% ±19.3 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±7.6 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% ±8.2 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.7% ±9.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Heflin?
Owners occupy 64.3% of Heflin's occupied homes and renters 35.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 by its owner (±$46,731). The median renter pays $755 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Heflin | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,700 ±$46,731 | $165,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $755 ±$74 | $798 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6% ±17.3 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,318 ±$226 | $1,269 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.3% ±8.5 pts | 78.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.7% ±8.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,452 ±172 | 6,874 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.4% ±7.5 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.0% ±5.9 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±7.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Heflin building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units in Heflin in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Heflin work and get to work?
84.8% of Heflin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes.
| Measure | Heflin | Cleburne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.2% ±7.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±5.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8% ±9.1 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±6.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±7.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min ±5.4 | 35.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Heflin?
1 census tract lies mostly in Heflin, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9596Cleburne County | 4,349 | $54,434 |
| Tract 9597Cleburne County | 3,411 | $47,995 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Heflin) · Census block assignment files
How does Heflin compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Heflin is the 5,820th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 131st-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Heflin ranks 218th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 131st | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 83rd | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 242nd | 311 |
| Median household income | 218th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 174th | 311 |
| Median home value | 146th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 191st | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 135th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 295 |
| Median age | 65th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 206th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 310 |
Heflin's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Heflin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Heflin?
18 of the 57 figures for Heflin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Heflin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Heflin.