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Clarke County

Alabama · 23,087 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 $37,345. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 4,780 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,087
−17%since 2000
from 27,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+25%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Clarke County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,345
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,574
+69%since 2000
from $14,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(15,519)
Black42.8%(11,918)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(180)
Asian0.2%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(17,402)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(11,970)
Black44.3%(10,223)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(206)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other1%(229)
Diversity Score65%(14,999)
Segregation Score22%(5,090)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Clarke County to nearby counties

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Home value$120,600+13%
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Home value$159,700+50%
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CLARKE COUNTY VS
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Home value$98,800−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Alabama?

Clarke County, Alabama has about 23,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clarke County, Alabama earns about $37,345 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 $106,600, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Alabama?

About 13.8% 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 25.0% 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 4,153 residents, a change of about -15 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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