Claiborne County's estimated 2026 population is 8,024 with a growth rate of -0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Claiborne County is the 73rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,579 and has seen a growth of -16.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.1 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 32.3 years
There are 6,713 adults, (1,668 of whom are seniors) in Claiborne County.
Female: 4,469 (52.1%)
Male: 4,113 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Claiborne County includes 86.1% Black or African American, 11.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,389 | 86.1% |
| White | 953 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.06% |
Claiborne County's average per capita income is $30,836. Household income levels show a median of $31,897. The poverty rate stands at 30.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,250 | - |
| Families | $37,823 | $50,211 |
| Households | $31,897 | $52,707 |
| Non Families | $23,467 | $55,314 |
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