Cleburne County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cleburne County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 25,048. It is the 25th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleburne County is 49.5 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. 12.4% 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 Cleburne County is $55,979. This is 5% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $174,600. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cleburne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.