County · Arkansas
Cleburne County, Arkansas
Cleburne County, Arkansas. Cleburne County had 25,672 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 10 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 05023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,672
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,711 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,226
Median household income
$55,798
±$2,882 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$179,800
±$12,705 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$859
±$37 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Cleburne County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,711 residents in Cleburne County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,672 for July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,226 over 554 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,226 | 3,049,391 | +126 |
| Households | 10,522±382 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.09 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,667±73 | 1,394,673 | −428 |
Cleburne County's population since 2000
From 24,046 in 2000 to 25,672 in 2025: up 6.8%. 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 10 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Heber Springs with 7,323 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Heber Springs | 6,969 | $50,636 |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbling ShoalsGEOID 0570310 | 902 | $53,512 |
| Greers Ferry | 821 | $57,235 |
| Quitman | 694 | $35,156 |
| ConcordGEOID 0515100 | 190 | $41,250 |
| Fairfield Bay | 2,108 | $56,594 |
| DrascoGEOID 0519720 | 144 | $96,823 |
| WilburnGEOID 0575590 | 132 | not published |
| HigdenGEOID 0532080 | 114 | $59,479 |
| EdgemontGEOID 0520800 | 56 | 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 Cleburne County?
The median resident of Cleburne County is 49.5 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 27.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5±0.3 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.1%±0.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.4%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 9.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.5%±1.1 pts | 67.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±1.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 22.4%±2.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8%±1.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±2.0 pts | 25.7% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.2 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 10,522 households earn less than $55,798 a year (±$2,882), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $54,745 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,798±$2,882 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,242±$6,405 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,216±$2,877 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±2.2 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9%±5.1 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6%±1.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7%±2.7 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 80.6% of Cleburne County's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,800 by its owner (±$12,705). The median renter pays $859 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,800±$12,705 | $188,000 | +$19,933 |
| Median gross rent | $859±$37 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±8.2 pts | 35.9% | +11.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178±$76 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6%±2.4 pts | 66.4% | +5.4 pts |
| Housing units | 15,667±73 | 1,394,673 | −428 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±4.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.6%±2.2 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.0%±2.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 5 new housing units across Cleburne County in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.2 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?
82.2% of Cleburne County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Cleburne County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.8%±2.1 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2%±3.0 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±2.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±2.1 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±2.3 | 22.5 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 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,274 (Tract 4803.01) to $62,750 (Tract 4802.04).
| Tract 480105023480100 | 4,002±480 | $57,031 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4802.0105023480201 | 1,799±279 | $52,188 |
| Tract 4802.0305023480203 | 1,981±268 | $57,045 |
| Tract 4802.0405023480204 | 950±173 | $62,750 |
| Tract 4803.0105023480301 | 2,027±384 | $45,274 |
| Tract 4803.0205023480302 | 2,943±324 | $56,895 |
| Tract 480405023480400 | 4,551±637 | $60,189 |
| Tract 4805.0105023480501 | 3,217±412 | $56,875 |
| Tract 4805.0205023480502 | 3,756±270 | $45,417 |
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 Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 75 |
| Median household income | 20th of 75 |
| Median home value | 12th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 75 |
| Median age | 6th of 75 |
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
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