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Claiborne Parish

Louisiana · 16,851 residents · 754.794 sq mi
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Claiborne Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,344. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,300. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,851
−3%since 1990
from 17,405 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+8%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Claiborne Parish
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,344
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,825
+71%since 1990
from $8,076 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.5%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(9,309)
Black46.4%(8,082)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(10,880)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(8,679)
Black47%(7,925)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(128)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score63.4%(10,687)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+3%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana has about 16,851 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana earns about $25,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claiborne Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

About 26.5% of people in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claiborne Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 554 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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