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Cleburne County

Arkansas · 24,711 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 $45,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,711
+3%since 2000
from 24,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+16%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,490
+59%since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+13%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(22,748)
Black0.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(632)
Asian0.4%(96)
Other2.5%(615)
Diversity Score13.9%(3,434)
Segregation Score25.7%(6,341)
Diversity Score
14
+286%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

Cleburne County, Arkansas has about 24,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cleburne County, Arkansas earns about $45,563 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 $126,400, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

About 16.7% 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 14.3% 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 5,300 residents, a change of about 27 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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