Claiborne County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,582 | — | #2,603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $31,897 | -57.6% | #3,141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.1 years | -9.8% | #2,957 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $82,700 | -70.7% | #3,148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | -43.3% | #2,902 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.7% | +143.4% | #3,092 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Claiborne County has a population of 8,582, making it the #2,603 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Claiborne County is $31,897, ranking #3,141 out of 3,222 counties — 57.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.7% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Claiborne County is $82,700 (-70.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $660/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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84.9% of residents in Claiborne County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.4% below the national rate.
About Claiborne County, Mississippi
Claiborne County, Mississippi has a total population of 8,582, making it the 2,603rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Claiborne County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Claiborne County is $31,897, which ranks #3,141 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 57.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Claiborne County is $82,700, 70.7% below the national median. Renters in Claiborne County pay a median gross rent of $660 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Claiborne County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Claiborne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 85.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (11.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Claiborne County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.