County population in 2014: 24,945 (24% urban, 76% rural); it was 27,867 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 3,788 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 4,208 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 8,584 Renter-occupied apartments: 2,341 (it was 1,994 in 2000)
% of renters here:
19%
State:
30%
Land area: 1238 sq. mi.
Water area: 14.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 20 people per square mile (low).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Clarke County: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Estimated median household income in 2015: $32,849 ($27,388 in 1999)
This county:
$32,849
Alabama:
$44,765
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $373 (lower quartile is $251, upper quartile is $449)
This county:
$373
State:
$536
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $92,855 (it was $53,000 in 2000)
Clarke:
$92,855
Alabama:
$134,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $45,057 - $164,165 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $993 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $368
Institutionalized population: 255
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $338 (0.3%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $254 (0.3%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 24.7%
(17.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.1% for Black residents, 59.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 42.0% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 24.3%
Clarke County:
24.3%
Alabama:
18.5%
(17.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.1% for Black residents, 56.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 90.5% for other race residents, 33.7% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 41 years old
(Males: 40 years old, Females: 42 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 46 years old, Black residents: 37 years old, American Indian residents: 8 years old, Asian residents: 33 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 37 years old, Other race residents: 37 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clarke County is $391 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $435 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $521 a month.
Current college students: 559 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 70.8% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
Number of foreign born residents: 149 (64% naturalized citizens)
Clarke County:
0.5%
Whole state:
2.0%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 39
1990 to 1994: 25
1985 to 1989: 22
1980 to 1984: 23
1975 to 1979: 11
1970 to 1974: 2
1970 to 1974: 0
1965 to 1969: 27
Note: State values scaled to Clarke County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 75.3%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 8,061
One, attached: 31
Two: 87
3 or 4: 194
5 to 9: 274
10 to 19: 107
20 or more: 147
Mobile homes: 3,624
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 106
Housing units in Clarke County with a mortgage: 2,434 (157 second mortgage, 127 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,565
Here:
48.7% with mortgage
State:
64.0% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Clarke County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
13,634
77
Black Protestant
5,098
23
Mainline Protestant
1,632
16
Other
95
3
Catholic
11
3
None
5,363
-
Clarke County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
Clarke County:
3.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:
1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:
0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:
0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Clarke County:
7.18 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:
6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:
6.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:
5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Clarke County:
12.6%
Alabama:
11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clarke County:
35.1%
State:
31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
18.3%
State:
13.5%
Agriculture in Clarke County:
Average size of farms: 201 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $6,469 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $68.83 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 74.12% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $9,031 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 12.13% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 0.91% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $25,579 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 96.48% Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 11.31 Corn for grain: 365 harvested acres Vegetables: 125 harvested acres Land in orchards: 83 acres
Earthquake activity:
Clarke County-area historical earthquake activity is near Alabama state average. It is 83% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from Clarke County center On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 123.5 miles away from the county center On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from the county center On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 383.1 miles away from the county center On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 140.5 miles away from Clarke County center On 2/10/2006 at 04:14:22, a magnitude 5.3 (4.2 MB, 5.3 MS, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 302.7 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds, Incident Period: April 27, 2011 to May 31, 2011, Emergency Declared EM-3319: April 27, 2011, FEMA Id: 3319, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Wind
Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: April 15, 2011 to May 31, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1971: April 28, 2011, FEMA Id: 1971, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Alabama Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: December 12, 2009 to December 18, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1870: December 31, 2009, FEMA Id: 1870, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Alabama Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds, Incident Period: March 25, 2009 to April 03, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1835: April 28, 2009, FEMA Id: 1835, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Alabama Hurricane Gustav, Incident Period: August 29, 2008 to September 03, 2008, Emergency Declared EM-3292: August 30, 2008, FEMA Id: 3292, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Alabama Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to September 26, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1605: August 29, 2005, FEMA Id: 1605, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Alabama Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3237: September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 3237, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Alabama Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 28, 2005 to September 26, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3214: August 28, 2005, FEMA Id: 3214, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Alabama Hurricane Dennis, Incident Period: July 10, 2005 to July 16, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1593: July 10, 2005, FEMA Id: 1593, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Alabama Hurricane Ivan, Incident Period: September 13, 2004 to September 30, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1549: September 15, 2004, FEMA Id: 1549, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
9 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Clarke County (19) is greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12 Emergencies Declared: 7
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 10, Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Office and administrative support occupations (9%)
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)
Sales and related occupations (5%)
Sales and related occupations (21%)
Office and administrative support occupations (17%)
Education, training, and library occupations (9%)
Transportation occupations (7%)
Production occupations (6%)
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (6%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Korea (20%)
Japan (15%)
Germany (13%)
Romania (9%)
Vietnam (9%)
Canada (8%)
Mexico (7%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Clarke County (%):
United States or American (28%)
English (5%)
Irish (4%)
German (2%)
African (2%)
Scottish (1%)
Scotch-Irish (1%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 8,217 (80%)
Carpooled: 1,564 (15%)
Bus or trolley bus: 22 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 12 (0%)
Walked: 161 (2%)
Other means: 112 (1%)
Worked at home: 138 (1%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Clarke County, Alabama in 2000:
168 people in nursing homes
121 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
59 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
26 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
13 people in homes for the mentally ill
People in group quarters in Clarke County, Alabama in 2010:
155 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
100 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
24 people in group homes intended for adults
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $44,741.
4.59% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($34,340 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
4.59%
Alabama average:
6.02%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
2.99% relocated from other counties in Alabama ($20,278 average AGI)
1.59% relocated from other states ($14,065 average AGI)
Clarke County:
1.59%
Alabama average:
2.63%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
5.07% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($32,640 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.07%
Alabama average:
6.06%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.62% relocated to other counties in Alabama ($25,025 average AGI)
1.46% relocated to other states ($7,616 average AGI)
Clarke County:
1.46%
Alabama average:
2.67%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.6 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.3
Births per 1000 population in Clarke County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.4 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.4 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 11.1
Deaths per 1000 population in Clarke County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 11.4 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 9.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Clarke County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 15.7% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 4.3%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Clarke County
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Clarke County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 5,235 (3,854 aged, 1,381 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 655 (9%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Clarke County, Alabama in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (475)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (256)
Atherosclerotic heart disease (209)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (207)
4,710 married couples with children.
2,035 single-parent households (273 men, 1,762 women).
97.9% of residents of Clarke County speak English at home.
1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home (72% speak English very well, 21% speak English well, 8% speak English not well).
0.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (78% speak English very well, 14% speak English well, 7% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (68% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $184,516,000 ($6,729 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $18,173,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $80,424,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $42,449,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $229,000 Federal grants: $40,652,000 Federal procurement contracts: $10,634,000 ($9,735,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $10,127,000 ($5,645,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $210,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,586,000 Federal Government insurance: $1,206,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,057
Here:
75 per 1000 residents
State:
70 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,463
Here:
54 per 1000 residents
State:
53 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: -4
Here:
-0 per 1000 residents
State:
+6 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -1,145
Here:
-42 per 1000 residents
State:
+2 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Clarke County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.58 millions of gallons per day (89% from ground, 11% from surface)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.8
State:
6.0
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.7
State:
4.3
Year house built
2014 or later: 0
2010 to 2013: 161
2000 to 2009: 1,521
1990 to 1999: 2,939
1980 to 1989: 1,685
1970 to 1979: 2,055
1960 to 1969: 1,907
1950 to 1959: 1,179
1940 to 1949: 421
1939 or earlier: 668
Note: State values scaled to Clarke population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Clarke County, Alabama
Note: State values scaled to Clarke County population
no vehicle: 772
1 vehicle: 2,604
2 vehicles: 3,290
3 vehicles: 1,372
4 vehicles: 437
5+ vehicles: 109
no vehicle: 420
1 vehicle: 821
2 vehicles: 566
3 vehicles: 147
4 vehicles: 33
5+ vehicles: 7
70% of Clarke County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 68% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 64% lived in Alabama.
Clarke County:
70.1%
State average:
58.1%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 24,747
Northeast: 197
Midwest: 397
South: 2,144
West: 196
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $31,500
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 5%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
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