County · Alabama
Cleburne County, Alabama
Cleburne County, Alabama. Cleburne County had 15,970 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 01029.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,970
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,056 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,426
Median household income
$55,345
±$6,656 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$165,600
±$13,424 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$798
±$49 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Cleburne County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,056 residents in Cleburne County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,970 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,426 over 560 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,426 | 5,086,768 | +510 |
| Households | 5,980±217 | 1,997,247 | +300 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.09 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,874±21 | 2,337,265 | no clear change |
Cleburne County's population since 2000
From 14,123 in 2000 to 15,970 in 2025: up 13.1%. 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 Cleburne County?
Cleburne County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Heflin with 3,572 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Heflin | 3,431 | $46,711 |
|---|---|---|
| Hollis CrossroadsGEOID 0135536 | 665 | not published |
| Ranburne | 422 | $81,625 |
| Fruithurst | 235 | $50,903 |
| EdwardsvilleGEOID 0123176 | 206 | $79,250 |
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 Cleburne County?
The median resident of Cleburne County is 42.7 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.6%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±1.4 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±1.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 5.6% | −0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2%±0.5 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0%±2.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9%±2.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0%±2.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6%±1.8 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 Cleburne County earn?
Half of Cleburne County's 5,980 households earn less than $55,345 a year (±$6,656), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $55,062 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,345±$6,656 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,378±$6,404 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,888±$2,204 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±2.9 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.1%±8.8 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±2.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.0%±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 Cleburne County?
Owners occupy 78.5% of Cleburne County's occupied homes and renters 21.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 by its owner (±$13,424). The median renter pays $798 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,600±$13,424 | $209,900 | +$22,224 |
| Median gross rent | $798±$49 | $1,007 | +$78 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4%±11.0 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,269±$119 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.5%±4.2 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,874±21 | 2,337,265 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.7%±8.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±4.5 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.1%±4.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.9 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 Cleburne County building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units across Cleburne County in 2025 (11 single-family), 0.7 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 Cleburne County get to work?
85.2% of Cleburne County's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.7%±3.4 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2%±3.0 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2%±2.4 pts | 8.8% | +2.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.3 min±3.1 | 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 Cleburne County's census tracts?
Cleburne County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,995 (Tract 9597) to $71,100 (Tract 9598).
| Tract 959501029959500 | 2,767±458 | $55,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 959601029959600 | 4,349±334 | $54,434 |
| Tract 959701029959700 | 3,411±453 | $47,995 |
| Tract 959801029959800 | 4,899±394 | $71,100 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cleburne County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 67 |
| Median household income | 30th of 67 |
| Median home value | 26th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 67 |
| Median age | 22nd 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
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