Cleburne County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cleburne County is located in Alabama with a total population of 15,254. It is the 54th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleburne County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cleburne County is $53,319. This is 14% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $144,200. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Cleburne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cleburne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.