Cleburne County, Arkansas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Arkansas
The population of Cleburne County, Arkansas is 25,048 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,979, the median home value is $174,600, and the median age is 49.5.
The population of Cleburne County has declined 1.3% since 2010 (25,989 → 25,646), a -0.09% annualized rate.
25,048
Population
-0.09%
Annual growth
45
People / sq mi
$55,979
Median Income
$174,600
Median Home Value
Cleburne County covers 554 sq mi of land at 45.2 people per square mile.
About Cleburne County, AR
Age is the most distinctive thing about Cleburne County: a median age of 49.5, older than the national median. With 25,048 residents, Cleburne County is a county in Arkansas. It ranks #25 among counties in Arkansas by population.
The typical household earns $55,979, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $174,600, with typical rent around $853.
18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.4%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Cleburne County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Cleburne County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cleburne County had a population of 25,989 in 2010 and 25,646 in 2024, a -1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,989 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.09%.
25,646
Population (2024)
25,989
Population (2010)
25,989
Peak (2010)
-0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,989 |
| 2011 | 25,888 |
| 2012 | 25,776 |
| 2013 | 25,645 |
| 2014 | 25,616 |
| 2015 | 25,384 |
| 2016 | 25,171 |
| 2017 | 25,085 |
| 2018 | 25,105 |
| 2019 | 25,019 |
| 2020 | 24,716 |
| 2021 | 25,020 |
| 2022 | 25,272 |
| 2023 | 25,476 |
| 2024 | 25,646 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.5
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
27.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 27.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,979$-2,794 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,855 |
| Per-capita income | $32,380 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%-0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 44.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cleburne County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
79.8%
Public transit
7.4%
Work from home
29.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$174,600$-700 vs state
Median home value
$853
Median rent
78.5%
Homeownership rate
15,641
Total housing units
66.9%
Occupied
33.1%
Vacant
21.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.8%
With health insurance
90.0%
With broadband internet
40.4%
Foreign-born
11.1%
Veterans (18+)
22.8%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.3%
High School+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cleburne County, Arkansas has a population of 25,048 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 45 people per square mile.
The population of Cleburne County has declined 1.3% since 2010 (25,989 → 25,646), a -0.09% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cleburne County, Arkansas is $55,979, with mean (average) household income of $74,855 and per-capita income of $32,380. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cleburne County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cleburne County, Arkansas is 49.5 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in Cleburne County is $174,600 and median monthly rent is $853. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,641 total housing units, 33.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cleburne County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Cleburne County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.