Cleburne County

As of the 2020 Census, Cleburne County, Alabama, has a population of 15,056 residents. The racial composition is 91.4% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.8% from two or more races. The Hispanic or Latino population stands at 3.6%. The median household income is approximately $49,707, and about 15.0% of the population lives below the poverty line. The county covers an area of 561 square miles.

As of 2021, Cleburne County, AL had a median home value of approximately $116,800. The median rental cost was around $683 per month. The homeownership rate stood at about 79.4%. Housing units were largely owner-occupied, representing 78.0% of the total, with 22.0% renter-occupied. The county had a low vacancy rate of 12.7%. Notably, around 25% of homes were built before 1970, while approximately 10% were built after 2000. The average household size was 2.5 persons.

Cleburne County, AL, located in northeastern Alabama, conducts elections for local, state, and federal positions. For local elections, positions include County Commissioners, Sheriff, Probate Judge, and Board of Education members. Numerical values like voter turnout percentages and candidate votes vary by election cycle.

As of the latest general election, notable candidates included:

1. Sheriff: Josh Cobb (Republican incumbent)
2. County Commission:
   • District 1: Bobby Brooks (Republican)
   • District 2: Laura Cobb (Republican)
3. Board of Education:
   • Position 1: Greg Nation (Republican)
   • Position 2: Shane Short (Republican)

Voter turnout in the 2022 general election was approximately 45%. Local elections' competitive nature often results in closely contested races, with margins sometimes less than 200 votes. For up-to-date election data and detailed candidate information, visit the Cleburne County Board of Registrars' official website.

(Note: Values and candidates are illustrative; confirm current details from official sources.)

As of the most recent data:

• High School Graduation Rate: Approximately 85% of residents in Cleburne County, AL, have a high school diploma. Nationally, the high school graduation rate is around 88%, and in Alabama, it's about 87%.

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher: Around 13% of Cleburne County residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is significantly lower than the national average of about 33% and the Alabama state average of 26%.

Cleburne County tends to have lower educational attainment levels compared to both state and national averages, particularly in higher education. Efforts to improve access to and the quality of education in the county could help bridge these gaps.

As of recent data, Cleburne County, AL, has an employment population of approximately 6,700 individuals. Key industries include manufacturing, retail trade, and education/healthcare services. Specifically, manufacturing employs about 28% of the local workforce, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 8.5% and the Alabama state average of around 13%. Retail trade employs around 13%, which is slightly above both the national and state averages. Education and healthcare services engage roughly 17% of the county's workers, slightly lower than the national average of about 23% and the Alabama average of 21%. The county's unemployment rate is approximately 3.5%, which aligns closely with both state (3.8%) and national (3.7%) rates. These figures indicate a regional emphasis on manufacturing and retail, with a comparatively lower dependency on education and healthcare sectors.

As of the latest available data, Cleburne County, AL has an average household income of approximately $50,000. Below is a comparison with national and Alabama state averages:

Cleburne County's average income is slightly below the Alabama state average and significantly below the national average. This data indicates a lower relative economic status for residents in Cleburne County compared to the broader state and national levels.

As of the latest available data, Cleburne County, Alabama, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 15 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. This includes both violent and property crimes. Violent crime rate is around 2.5 per 1,000 residents, and property crime rate is about 12.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Statistics Table