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Cleburne County

Arkansas · 25,970 residents · 553.959 sq mi
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Cleburne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,753. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,970
+8%since 2000
from 24,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+7%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,753
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,371
+18%since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(23,392)
Black0.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(282)
Asian0.1%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(865)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(24,894)
Black0.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2%(517)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other1.7%(445)
Diversity Score10.1%(2,620)
Diversity Score
10
+180%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

Cleburne County, Arkansas has about 25,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cleburne County, Arkansas earns about $35,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleburne County, Arkansas expensive?

In Cleburne County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cleburne County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

About 17.4% of people in Cleburne County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleburne County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleburne County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,559 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4805.02Census Tract 4805.01Census Tract 4803.02Census Tract 4803.01Census Tract 4802.03Census Tract 4802.01Census Tract 4802.04
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 72543ZIP 72131ZIP 72067ZIP 72530ZIP 72044ZIP 72523ZIP 72581ZIP 72179ZIP 72130ZIP 72546
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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