Heflin is a city located in Cleburne County Alabama. Heflin has a 2024 population of 3,531. It is also the county seat of Cleburne County. Heflin is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,435 in 2020.
The average household income in Heflin is $77,251 with a poverty rate of 16.74%. The median age in Heflin is 41.4 years: 41.4 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heflin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,065 | 88.53% |
| Black or African American | 286 | 8.26% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.72% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,313 | 2.52 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 550 | 3.17 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 457 | 1.12 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Female | 277 | 3.22 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Male | 29 | 5.52 | 3.4 | 96.6 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 7.84% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 441 | 17.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 915 | 35.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 4.63% |
| Some College | 578 | 22.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,184 | 1,932 | 530 |
| Black | 277 | 225 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 68 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,107 | $58,299 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,976 | $85,455 | $59,716 |
| High School Graduate | $28,813 | $62,083 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,661 | $54,742 | $27,246 |
| Some College | $40,885 | $53,505 | $28,591 |
$38,661
Average Earnings
$54,742
Average Male
$27,246
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.06% of Heflin residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,963 | 518 | 17.48% |
| Multiple | 68 | 36 | 52.94% |
16.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.96%
Male Poverty Rate
11.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heflin is Multiple, with 52.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heflin is White, with 17.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.3% |
| High School | 17.13% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.16% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,936 | $100,544 |
| Households | $46,569 | $77,251 |
| Married Families | $94,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,076 | $33,319 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 8.5% |
| Black | 18 | 6.29% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.8%
Born in Heflin
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.34% of Heflin residents were born in the United States, with 68.8% having been born in Alabama. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,651 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 3,627 | 24 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 3,603 | 24 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 3,579 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2025 | 3,555 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 3,531 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,507 | 42 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 3,465 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 3,441 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 3,435 | 19 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 3,416 | -30 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 3,446 | 16 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 3,430 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3,430 | -20 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 3,450 | -31 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 3,481 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 3,476 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 3,464 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 3,479 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 3,493 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,002 | 96 | 3.3% |
| 1990 | 2,906 | -108 | -3.58% |
| 1980 | 3,014 | 142 | 4.94% |
| 1970 | 2,872 | 352 | 13.97% |
| 1960 | 2,520 | -1,131 | -30.98% |