Claiborne County Summary

Life in Claiborne County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Claiborne County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Claiborne County:

  • The population in Claiborne County is 9,044.

  • The median home value in Claiborne County is $90,328.

  • The median income in Claiborne County is $34,282.

  • The median rent in Claiborne County is $584.

  • The unemployment rate in Claiborne County is 9.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Claiborne County is 30.4%.

  • The average high in Claiborne County is 81.6° and there are 123.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Claiborne County

List Of Cities & Towns in Claiborne County

Port Gibson, MS Population 1,165

Alcorn State University, MS Population 1,071

Map Of Claiborne County

Claiborne County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Claiborne County is 81.6°.

  • There are 78.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 123.7 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:41 hours of sun each day in Claiborne County.

StatClaiborne County
Mean High81.6
Nice Days78.85
Rainfall123.7
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:41
81.6°
Average High
123.7
Inches of Rain

Claiborne County Demographics

Population over time in Claiborne County

The current population in Claiborne County is 9,044. The population has increased 0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,115 0.8%
2021 9,042 -0.5%
2020 9,089 -

Gender in Claiborne County

  • Claiborne County is 51.3% female with 4,639 female residents.

  • Claiborne County is 48.7% male with 4,405 male residents.

Female
51.3% (4,639)
Male
48.7% (4,405)
Gender Claiborne County MS USA
Female 51.3% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Claiborne County

Claiborne County is:

  • 11.1% White with 1,000 White residents.

  • 85.7% African American with 7,751 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 11 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 256 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.2% Hispanic with 20 Hispanic residents.

White
11.1% (1,000)
African American
85.7% (7,751)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (11)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
2.8% (256)
Hispanic
0.2% (20)

Table: Claiborne County By Race

Race Claiborne County MS USA
White 11.1% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 85.7% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.2% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Claiborne County, Mississippi

  • 12.4% of households in Claiborne County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.9% of households in Claiborne County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Claiborne County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Claiborne County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Claiborne County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Claiborne County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Claiborne County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Claiborne County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Claiborne County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.1% of households in Claiborne County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
12.4% (1,123)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.9% (896)
$15,000 to $24,999
17.2% (1,554)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.5% (1,127)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (1,326)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.0% (1,447)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.0% (809)
$100,000 to $149,999
5.0% (451)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (206)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (99)
Income Claiborne County MS USA
Less than $10,000 12.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.9% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 17.2% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.5% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.0% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 5.0% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Claiborne County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (452)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,175)
High School / GED
28% (2,622)
Some College
24% (2,170)
Associate's Degree
7% (633)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (723)
Master's Degree
9% (813)
Professional Degree
4% (361)
Doctorate Degree
1% (90)
Education Claiborne County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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