Claiborne County is a county of 8,582 people in Mississippi. 30.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,700. Households here earn about 43% less than in Mississippi as a whole. Median household income is $31,897, under the $82,259 national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)9.7%(23)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.1%(43)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era61.8%(147)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War1.7%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 238 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Claiborne County, Mississippi?
Claiborne County, Mississippi has about 8,582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Claiborne County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Claiborne County, Mississippi earns about $31,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Claiborne County, Mississippi expensive?
In Claiborne County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.
How educated are people in Claiborne County, Mississippi?
About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Claiborne County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Claiborne County, Mississippi?
About 30.7% of people in Claiborne County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
Has Claiborne County, Mississippi grown since 1990?
Yes, Claiborne County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,788 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.
