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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarke County

Alabama · 27,867 residents · 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 $27,388. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,000. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,867
+2%since 1990
from 27,240 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+12%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Clarke County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,388
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,067 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,581
+61%since 1990
from $9,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
18.8% rent
1.9
−6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(15,480)
Black42.8%(11,672)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(95)
Asian0.2%(42)
Diversity Score62.1%(16,921)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(15,519)
Black42.8%(11,918)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(180)
Asian0.2%(45)
Diversity Score62.4%(17,402)
62
+1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Alabama?

Clarke County, Alabama has about 27,867 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clarke County, Alabama earns about $27,388 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 $53,000, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Alabama?

About 12.1% 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 22.6% of people in Clarke County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarke County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarke County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 627 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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