Clarke County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,543 | — | #1,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,249 | -34.5% | #2,813 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,700 | -56.8% | #2,634 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,241 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | +59.2% | #2,676 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clarke County has a population of 22,543, making it the #1,744 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clarke County is $49,249, ranking #2,813 out of 3,222 counties — 34.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Clarke County is $121,700 (-56.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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92.5% of residents in Clarke County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Clarke County, Alabama
Clarke County, Alabama has a total population of 22,543, making it the 1,744th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clarke County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clarke County is $49,249, which ranks #2,813 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Clarke County is $121,700, 56.8% below the national median. Renters in Clarke County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clarke County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Clarke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (44.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Clarke County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.