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Claiborne Parish

Louisiana · 14,170 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 $26,849. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,681 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,170
−16%since 2000
from 16,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+19%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Claiborne Parish
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,849
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,149
+10%since 2000
from $13,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(8,679)
Black47%(7,925)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(128)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(10,687)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(7,064)
Black43.3%(6,138)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(479)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other1.5%(208)
Diversity Score68.4%(9,695)
Segregation Score34%(4,823)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana has about 14,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana earns about $26,849 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.8% 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 35.1% 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 3,235 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
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