Heflin, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Heflin, Alabama had a total population of 3,467, the 156th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,711, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
Heflin Quick Facts
How Heflin Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,437 | 3,467 | No clear change (+0.9%) |
| Median household income | $32,966 | $46,711 | No clear change (+41.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $143,501 | $171,700 | No clear change (+19.7%) |
| Median gross rent | $650 | $755 | No clear change (+16.2%) |
How Heflin Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 86.2%
- Black: 7.5%
- Hispanic: 2.9%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 13.7%
- HS Diploma: 44.9%
- Some College: 20.5%
- Associate's: 5.0%
- Bachelor's: 10.8%
- Graduate+: 5.1%
Heflin Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Cleburne County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Crossroads | 785 | N/A | 13.4% | $120,600 |
| Ranburne | 556 | $81,625 | 3.6% | $238,300 |
| Fruithurst | 554 | $50,903 | 17.3% | $95,500 |
| Edwardsville | 238 | $79,250 | 5.0% | $143,800 |
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Population Overview
Heflin is a small community located in Alabama, within Cleburne County. The total population is 3,467. It ranks as the 156th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Heflin is 44.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Heflin is $46,711. This is 27% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $171,700. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Heflin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (7.5%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Heflin, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Heflin, Alabama?
Heflin, Alabama has a population of 3,467 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Heflin, AL?
The median household income in Heflin is $46,711, which is 42% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Heflin, AL?
The poverty rate in Heflin is 17.9%. This means approximately 596 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Heflin, Alabama?
Heflin's population is 86.2% White, 7.5% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Heflin, AL?
The median home value in Heflin is $171,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Heflin, Alabama?
15.8% of adults (25+) in Heflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.