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Claiborne County

Tennessee · 32,213 residents · 434.604 sq mi
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Claiborne County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,213
+8%since 2000
from 29,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024Claiborne County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,353
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,782 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,128
+31%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(29,074)
Black0.8%(224)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(192)
Asian0.3%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(1,228)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(31,051)
Black0.9%(280)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(265)
Asian0.5%(165)
Other1.1%(342)
Diversity Score8%(2,585)
Diversity Score
8
+95%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$189,200+112%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claiborne County, Tennessee?

Claiborne County, Tennessee has about 32,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Claiborne County, Tennessee earns about $31,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claiborne County, Tennessee expensive?

In Claiborne County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Claiborne County, Tennessee?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Claiborne County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claiborne County, Tennessee?

About 19.3% of people in Claiborne County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claiborne County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Claiborne County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,076 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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