Cleburne County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Cleburne County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cleburne County, Arkansas has a population of 25,226, the 25th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,798 and the median home value is $179,800. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cleburne County Quick Facts

Population 25,226

Median Household Income $55,798

Median Home Value $179,800

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 49.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%

High School Graduation 88.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 25,226 25th of 75

Median Income $55,798 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Cleburne County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,048	25,226	+0.7%
Median household income	$55,979	$55,798	-0.3%
Median home value	$174,600	$179,800	+3.0%

Median Household Income

Cleburne

$55,798

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cleburne

$179,800

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 35.0%

$100K+ 20.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

4.1%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

45.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.6%

Renter 19.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $859/mo 18.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

30.8%

75+

12.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cleburne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Heber Springs	7,161	$50,636	17.0%	$176,300
Fairfield Bay	2,515	$56,594	11.4%	$164,800
Greers Ferry	778	$57,235	14.5%	$207,000
Tumbling Shoals	689	$53,512	4.1%	$120,200
Drasco	314	$96,823	1.9%	$86,900
Higden	182	$59,479	8.2%	$219,300
Wilburn	173	N/A	8.1%	N/A
Concord	130	$41,250	22.3%	$111,700
Edgemont	24	N/A	75.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cleburne County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 25,226. It is the 25th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleburne County is 49.5 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.5 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 $55,798. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $179,800. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cleburne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cleburne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cleburne County, Arkansas?

Cleburne County has a population of 25,226, making it the 25th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Cleburne County?

The median household income in Cleburne County is $55,798 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Cleburne County, Arkansas?

Cleburne County contains 9 Census-designated places.