U.S. County · Profile

Claiborne County

8.6KTotal Population
17Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-27.20%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Claiborne County has a population of 8,617 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Claiborne County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American85.8%7,393
White11.1%956
Two or More Races2.8%241
Hispanic or Latino0.2%17
Asian0.1%9
Some Other Race0.1%9
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Claiborne County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$34,282
54.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$17,250
55.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
30.4%
164.3% above national average
Median Age
33.9 years

Income & Poverty

$34,282Median Household Income
$17,250Per Capita Income
30.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$34,282$51,995
Families$37,063$46,564
Married-couple Families$37,063$41,511
Nonfamily Households$19,315$20,860

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Claiborne County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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