County · Alabama
Clarke County, Alabama
Clarke County, Alabama. Clarke County had 22,014 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 8 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 01025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,014
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,087 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,543
Median household income
$49,249
±$3,377 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$121,700
±$8,732 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$782
±$85 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Clarke County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,087 residents in Clarke County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,014 for July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,543 over 1,238 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clarke County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,543 | 5,086,768 | −1,585 |
| Households | 8,423±423 | 1,997,247 | −667 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.13 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,749±26 | 2,337,265 | −1,035 |
Clarke County's population since 2000
From 27,867 in 2000 to 22,014 in 2025: down 21.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clarke County?
Clarke County holds 8 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Jackson with 4,452 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Jackson | 4,748 | $37,948 |
|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | 3,649 | $42,671 |
| Grove Hill | 1,818 | $59,219 |
| CoffeevilleGEOID 0116264 | 263 | $30,156 |
| FultonGEOID 0128504 | 223 | $60,926 |
| WhatleyGEOID 0181744 | 167 | $68,914 |
| RockvilleGEOID 0165784 | 47 | not published |
| CarltonGEOID 0112112 | 46 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clarke County?
The median resident of Clarke County is 42.8 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.6%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clarke County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8±0.6 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.1%±0.4 pts | 63.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.6%±0.9 pts | 25.6% | −1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5%±1.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1%±2.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±1.8 pts | 28.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±1.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Clarke County earn?
Half of Clarke County's 8,423 households earn less than $49,249 a year (±$3,377), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $46,033 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarke County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,249±$3,377 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,047±$10,499 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,921±$4,569 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1%±3.5 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.2%±7.5 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.5%±3.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.7%±3.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Clarke County?
Owners occupy 70.8% of Clarke County's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 by its owner (±$8,732). The median renter pays $782 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarke County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,700±$8,732 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $782±$85 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±10.6 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,251±$87 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8%±3.5 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,749±26 | 2,337,265 | −1,035 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.8%±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4%±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±2.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.6%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Clarke County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units across Clarke County in 2025 (10 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clarke County get to work?
88.7% of Clarke County's workers drive alone and 3.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Clarke County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7%±2.5 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.7%±3.1 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6%±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min±2.0 | 25.5 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 are Clarke County's census tracts?
Clarke County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,254 (Tract 9577) to $61,743 (Tract 9576.01).
| Tract 957501025957500 | 1,580±240 | $58,229 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9576.0101025957601 | 966±247 | $61,743 |
| Tract 9576.0301025957603 | 1,780±422 | $47,222 |
| Tract 9576.0401025957604 | 2,136±411 | $40,000 |
| Tract 957701025957700 | 1,229±353 | $32,254 |
| Tract 957801025957800 | 4,845±565 | $50,551 |
| Tract 9579.0101025957901 | 3,408±552 | $60,762 |
| Tract 9579.0201025957902 | 3,509±403 | $41,917 |
| Tract 9580.0301025958003 | 3,090±445 | $41,016 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clarke County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th of 67 |
| Median household income | 48th of 67 |
| Median home value | 49th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 67 |
| Median age | 21st of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Clarke County 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' school search.