Population 8,582 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Claiborne County
Household size in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Claiborne County average 2.57 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Claiborne County is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.7, in line with the national trend. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only six are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Claiborne County than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). The single-parent share has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Claiborne County
Renters in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Claiborne County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About eight in ten owners (78.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Claiborne County: 31.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Claiborne County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $505 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $525 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $601 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$96 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Claiborne County pays $601 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $96 a month since 2006–10, up 19%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Mississippi county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Claiborne County
Bachelor's degrees in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Claiborne County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.5%, against 35.6% nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.4% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Claiborne County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Claiborne County
| Period | Claiborne County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Claiborne County is the same as the national rate. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Claiborne County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne County | 2.57 | 37.0 | 13.2% | 23.5% | 31.6% | 1983 | $601 | 17.5% | 83.4% | 5.4% |
| Tensas Parish | 2.36 | 51.8 | 10.5% | 25.8% | 43.4% | 1972 | $566 | 14.6% | 80.9% | 10.3% |
| Copiah County | 2.74 | 40.9 | 12.8% | 25.6% | 19.0% | 1985 | $794 | 18.9% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Simpson County | 2.67 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 18.6% | 18.7% | 1988 | $877 | 16.0% | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| Caldwell Parish | 2.49 | 40.2 | 17.4% | 31.1% | 19.6% | 1987 | $983 | 11.7% | 81.6% | 10.1% |
| Smith County | 2.66 | 42.0 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 1988 | $671 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 4.5% |
| Winn Parish | 2.53 | 41.0 | 15.7% | 28.8% | 25.1% | 1977 | $767 | 14.9% | 84.0% | 6.2% |
| Jasper County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 13.3% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1989 | $705 | 13.5% | 90.5% | 8.2% |
| Clarke County | 2.63 | 42.7 | 13.6% | 17.7% | 20.3% | 1985 | $789 | 17.3% | 88.7% | 7.4% |
| Red River Parish | 2.41 | 42.6 | 13.4% | 22.7% | 13.3% | 1983 | $781 | 13.9% | 83.1% | 5.4% |
| Choctaw County | 2.42 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 17.6% | 25.5% | 1984 | $586 | 15.7% | 86.5% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Claiborne County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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