Claiborne County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Claiborne County has a population of 8,582 residents and a median age of 35.1 years, making it the #2,603 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 30.7%. The median home value is $82,700, and the median household income is $31,897, which is 58% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Claiborne County, 18.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.2% below the national average, ranking #2,339 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Claiborne County is 68.6 years. 28.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.2% of adults in Claiborne County smoke , 51.2% are obese , and 11.9% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Claiborne County is 28.7 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 44.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
41.7% of children in Claiborne County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 29.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Claiborne County is 63.4%. The mean commute time is 32.0 min, which is 16.0% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Claiborne County voted Democratic with a margin of 67.5%. The vote was 83.3% Dem / 15.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.7 toward Republicans .
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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.