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Cleburne, Texas

Introduction to Cleburne, Texas

Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson county, is 26 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is in the Fort Worth- Arlington area. There are 26,005 residents in Cleburne.

Cleburne History

Cleburne was named after Confederate General Patrick Cleburne. Prior to adopting its current name, the city was known as Camp Henderson. It was a temporary Civil War outpost. The city was officially incorporated in 1871. It was also the county seat of Johnson County until 1898. In the same year, the Santa Fe Railroad opened a major facility in the city. The economical development of the city largely depended upon agriculture until the late 1890s.

Cleburne and nearby Attractions

  • Cleburne City Museum
  • Layland Museum
  • Cleburne State Park
  • Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • Six Flags Over Texas

Things To Do In Cleburne

Buddy Stewart Park, Winchester Park, Carver Park, Hulen Park, Kirtley Park and Bradshaw Park are all popular recreational spots in the area. You can also visit the Layland Museum, Cleburne Public Library and the Cleburne City Museum to explore the history of the city. The city is also home to the Cleburne State Park, which offers facilities for fishing, boating, camping and swimming. Leisure hours can also be spent at the Splash Station water park.

Cleburne Transportation

Air transportation is available from Fort Worth Airport.

Cleburne Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by Texas Wesleyan University, Texas Christian University and Mountain View College.

Comparative Profile of Cleburne, TX

Comparing Cleburne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime22

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