Arkansas

Cleburne

24,711
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Cleburne

Cleburne, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 7,884. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 24,711.

Its recorded population peaked at 25,970 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Quitman (Cleburne County), Skirmish at Heber Springs (Cleburne County), and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202024,711
201025,970
200024,046
199019,411
198016,909
197010,349
19609,059
195011,487
194013,134
193011,373
192012,696
191011,903
19009,628
18907,884
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cleburne

Military engagements that took place in Cleburne, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Quitman (Cleburne County)
1862
Skirmish at Heber Springs (Cleburne County)
1864

Historic places in Cleburne

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cleburne, Arkansas.

Gunn, O.D., Trade and Sale Barn
Quitman
Shaheen-Goodfellow Weekend Cottage
Eden Isle
Olmstead, T. E., & Son Funeral Home
Heber Springs
Brewer School
Brewer
Crosby, Dr. Cyrus F., House
Heber Springs
Old Highway 16 Bridge
Edgemont
Cleburne County Courthouse
Heber Springs
Rector House
Heber Springs
Heber Springs Commercial Historic District
Heber Springs
Cleburne County Farm Cemetery
Heber Springs
Disfarmer, Mike Meyer, Gravesite
Heber Springs
Quitman Home Economics Building
Quitman
King, Hugh L., House
Heber Springs
Frauenthal, Clarence, House
Heber Springs
Dill School
Ida
Woman's Community Club Band Shell
Heber Springs
Woodrow Store
Woodrow
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Frequently asked about Cleburne

When does Cleburne first appear in the US census?
Cleburne, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 7,884.
What is the population of Cleburne?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cleburne had a recorded population of 24,711.
When did Cleburne's population peak?
Cleburne's recorded population peaked at 25,970 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Cleburne?
2 documented military engagements took place in Cleburne, including Skirmish at Quitman (Cleburne County), Skirmish at Heber Springs (Cleburne County).
How many historic places are in Cleburne?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cleburne, Arkansas.
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