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Fruithurst, AL
Town in Cleburne County, Alabama.
Population
554
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
554
ZIP codes
0
Fruithurst and its ZIP codes
Fruithurst at a glance
- Fruithurst is about 5.5 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,903, 20% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (55% below Alabama) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for Fruithurst, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fruithurst, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,903
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
29.8
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (223), German Americans (59), Mexican Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleburne County. PPP loans are for Fruithurst.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,862
2,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,223
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.43M
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
How people get to work
Fruithurst, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.3%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fruithurst, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fruithurst, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Fruithurst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa, GACity | 7.5 mi | 10 |
| HeflinCity | 9.1 mi | 16.1 |
| EdwardsvilleTown | 11 mi | 16.4 |
| Waco, GACity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Buchanan, GACity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| RanburneTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.8 |
| Mount Zion, GACity | 16 mi | 9.7 |
| Nances CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| Bowdon, GACity | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Bremen, GACity | 17 mi | 10.7 |
| ChoccoloccoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.6 |
| PiedmontCity | 17 mi | 9.8 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 12.5 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 20 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fruithurst, AL in?
- Fruithurst is in Cleburne County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Fruithurst, AL?
- About 554 people live in Fruithurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fruithurst?
- Nearby places include Tallapoosa, GA (7.5 mi), Heflin (9.1 mi), Edwardsville (11 mi), Waco, GA (14 mi), Buchanan, GA (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023