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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Claiborne County

Mississippi · 11,831 residents · 487.415 sq mi
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Claiborne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,615. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $42,200. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,831
+4%since 1990
from 11,370 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.6
+8%since 1990
from 23.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Claiborne County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,615
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,876 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,244
+90%since 1990
from $5,932 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.4%
−11.2 ptssince 1990
from 43.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$312
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
19.8% rent
1.9
−37%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(1,994)
Black82.2%(9,351)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(73)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score37.7%(4,289)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(1,783)
Black83.6%(9,892)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(94)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score34.1%(4,030)
34
−10%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.6%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+10%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claiborne County, Mississippi?

Claiborne County, Mississippi has about 11,831 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Claiborne County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Claiborne County, Mississippi earns about $22,615 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 $42,200, and the typical rent is about $312 a month.

How educated are people in Claiborne County, Mississippi?

About 18.9% 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 32.4% of people in Claiborne County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claiborne County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Claiborne County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 461 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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