Claiborne County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 8,459 with a growth rate of -1.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Claiborne County, Mississippi is the 73rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,579 and has seen a growth of -11.69% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,669 | -158 | -2.02% |
| 2028 | 7,827 | -158 | -1.98% |
| 2027 | 7,985 | -158 | -1.94% |
| 2026 | 8,143 | -158 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 8,301 | -158 | -1.87% |
| 2024 | 8,459 | -158 | -1.83% |
| 2023 | 8,617 | -158 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 8,775 | -111 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 8,886 | -211 | -2.32% |
| 2020 | 9,097 | 99 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 8,998 | -98 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 9,096 | 63 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 9,033 | -140 | -1.53% |
| 2016 | 9,173 | -38 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 9,211 | 42 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 9,169 | 25 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 9,144 | -208 | -2.22% |
| 2012 | 9,352 | -427 | -4.37% |
| 2011 | 9,779 | 200 | 2.09% |
| 2010 | 9,579 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,370 | -909 | -7.4% |
| 1980 | 12,279 | 2,193 | 21.74% |
| 1970 | 10,086 | -759 | -7% |
| 1960 | 10,845 | -1,099 | -9.2% |
| 1950 | 11,944 | -866 | -6.76% |
| 1940 | 12,810 | 658 | 5.41% |
| 1930 | 12,152 | -867 | -6.66% |
| 1920 | 13,019 | -4,384 | -25.19% |
| 1910 | 17,403 | -3,384 | -16.28% |
| 1900 | 20,787 | 6,271 | 43.2% |
| 1890 | 14,516 | -2,252 | -13.43% |
| 1880 | 16,768 | 3,382 | 25.27% |
| 1870 | 13,386 | -2,293 | -14.62% |
| 1860 | 15,679 | 738 | 4.94% |
| 1850 | 14,941 | 1,863 | 14.25% |
| 1840 | 13,078 | 3,291 | 33.63% |
| 1830 | 9,787 | 3,824 | 64.13% |
| 1820 | 5,963 | 2,861 | 92.23% |
| 1810 | 3,102 | -4,567 | -59.55% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,681 | 86.23% |
| White | 968 | 10.87% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,836 | 2.76 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 1,035 | 1.06 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 954 | 3.46 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Female | 762 | 4.01 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 85 | 4.41 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 621 | 12.03% |
| Associates Degree | 437 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 691 | 13.38% |
| High School Graduate | 1,578 | 30.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 221 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 1,245 | 24.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,309 | 3,565 | 857 |
| White | 746 | 694 | 196 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 50 | 9 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,947 | $8,864 | $39,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $77,727 | $29,221 |
| High School Graduate | $24,614 | $27,870 | $18,221 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,367 | $30,022 | $27,253 |
| Some College | $29,985 | $38,194 | $28,095 |
$28,367
Average Earnings
$30,022
Average Male
$27,253
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.18% of Claiborne County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,741 | 1,875 | 27.81% |
| White | 867 | 200 | 23.07% |
| Multiple | 232 | 59 | 25.43% |
27.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.45%
Male Poverty Rate
29.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Claiborne County, Mississippi is Black, with 27.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Claiborne County, Mississippi is White, with 23.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.79% |
| High School | 32.09% |
| Some College | 16.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.63% |
| Female Employed | 18.73% |
| Male Employed | 6.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,489 | $49,981 |
| Households | $34,371 | $53,673 |
| Married Families | $47,481 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,445 | $56,219 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
236
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 141 | 2.37% |
| White | 99 | 11.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38%
Labor Force Participation
34.4%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.67%
Born in Claiborne County, Mississippi
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.18% of Claiborne County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 86.67% having been born in Mississippi. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.