Clarke County, Alabama
Clarke County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,833 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,291 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grove Hill. The county was created 211 years ago in 1812.
Quick Facts about Clarke County
| Population : | 23,291 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County |
| Plate code : | 16 |
| Area : | 3244 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Named for : | John Clark |
| Altitude : | 282 feet / 86 meters |
| Capital : | Grove Hill |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1812 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:27:46 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clarke County is located at 31°40'36"N 87°49'51"W (31.6766600, -87.8308100). It has 6 neighbors: Choctaw County, Marengo County, Monroe County, Washington County, Wilcox County and Baldwin County.
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The largest city of Clarke County is Center Point with a population of 15,815. Other cities include, Jackson population 4,582 and Thomasville population 3,766. See all Clarke County cities & populated places.
Clarke County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarke County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Center Point | 15,815 | City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States |
| Jackson | 4,582 | City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States |
| Thomasville | 3,766 | City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States |
| Grove Hill | 1,709 | Town in Alabama, United States of America |
| Coffeeville | 305 | Town of the United States |
| Fulton | 242 | Town in Alabama |
- Official Website
Official website of Clarke County
Clarke County has 6 neighbours.
- Choctaw County county in Alabama, United States
- Marengo County county in Alabama, United States
- Monroe County county in Alabama, United States
- Washington County county in Alabama, United States
- Wilcox County county in Alabama, United States
- Baldwin County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clarke County decreased by 10.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,833 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,587 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,155 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,123 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,864 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,698 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,340 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,063 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,918 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,622 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,291 | -1.42% | estimation process |
People born in Clarke County (1)
American missionary worker and journal editor (1834-1919) Martha Loftin Wilson was born in Clarke County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Clarke County , Georgia county in Alabama, United States with a population of 127,795 people.
- Clarke County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 15,299 people.
- Clarke County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 14,622 people.
- Clarke County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,353 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
