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Clarke County

Alabama · 22,014 residents (2025 est.) · 1,238.42 sq mi
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Clarke County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,249. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 5,324 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,700. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,543
−19%since 2000
from 27,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 21 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+21%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,014 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Clarke County
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(1,332)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(1,502)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(1,143)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(1,404)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(1,328)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(2,692)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(2,465)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(2,740)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(3,189)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.7%(2,647)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(1,530)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(571)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,249
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,388 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,921
+119%since 2000
from $14,581 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+2%since 2010
from 0.523 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−8%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clarke County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(15,519)
Black42.8%(11,918)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(180)
Asian0.2%(45)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(11,524)
Black44.6%(10,054)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(275)
Asian0.5%(119)
Other2.5%(571)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
21
−7%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(142)
Guatemalan0.2%(43)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(72)
Chinese0.1%(30)
Filipino0.1%(16)
Ancestry
English8.5%(1,920)
American5.6%(1,260)
Irish4.8%(1,092)
German2.3%(525)
Scottish1.6%(369)
French1.5%(335)
Italian1%(227)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(202)
Dutch0.3%(57)
Swedish0.1%(28)
Welsh0.1%(24)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.1%(20)
Norwegian0.1%(17)
Polish0.1%(17)
Canadian0%(10)
British0%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 47.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(3,208)
Married49.7%(4,331)
Widowed3.1%(273)
Divorced10.4%(905)
Women 15+
Never married31.6%(3,109)
Married44.5%(4,378)
Widowed11.7%(1,155)
Divorced12.3%(1,207)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Alabama?

Clarke County, Alabama has about 22,543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarke County, Alabama?

The typical household in Clarke County, Alabama earns about $49,249 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarke County, Alabama expensive?

In Clarke County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,700, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Alabama?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clarke County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarke County, Alabama?

About 20.1% of people in Clarke County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarke County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarke County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,697 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9578Census Tract 9579.02Census Tract 9579.01Census Tract 9580.03Census Tract 9576.04Census Tract 9576.03Census Tract 9575Census Tract 9577Census Tract 9576.01
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 36545ZIP 36784ZIP 36451ZIP 36524ZIP 36751ZIP 36540ZIP 36482ZIP 36436ZIP 36446ZIP 36727
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