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 32,092.

  • The median home value in Claiborne County is $204,261.

  • The median income in Claiborne County is $42,406.

  • The median rent in Claiborne County is $710.

  • The unemployment rate in Claiborne County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Claiborne County is 18.3%.

  • The average high in Claiborne County is 72.7° and there are 125.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Claiborne County

List Of Cities & Towns in Claiborne County

Harrogate, TN Population 4,371

New Tazewell, TN Population 2,780

Tazewell, TN Population 2,207

Cumberland Gap, TN Population 376

Map Of Claiborne County

Claiborne County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Claiborne County is 72.7°.

  • There are 91.47 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.3 inches of rain each year with 4.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:45 hours of sun each day in Claiborne County.

StatClaiborne County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days91.47
Rainfall125.3
Snowfall4.1
Sunny_hours4:45
72.7°
Average High
125.3
Inches of Rain

Claiborne County Photos

Harrogatec Tn From Pinnacle
Source: Wikipedia User J654567 | CC BY-SA 3.0
City Hallc New Tazewell Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Pkeets | CC BY-SA 3.0
Russell And Ausmus Warehouse   Nara
Source: Public Domain
Tazewell Tennessee City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Dwight Burdette | CC BY 3.0
Graham Kivett House Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
Rose Park Tazewell Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0

Claiborne County Demographics

Population over time in Claiborne County

The current population in Claiborne County is 32,092. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 31,958 0.4%
2021 31,827 0.3%
2020 31,732 -

Gender in Claiborne County

  • Claiborne County is 50.5% female with 16,192 female residents.

  • Claiborne County is 49.5% male with 15,900 male residents.

Female
50.5% (16,192)
Male
49.5% (15,900)
Gender Claiborne County TN USA
Female 50.5% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Claiborne County

Claiborne County is:

  • 94.7% White with 30,388 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 268 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 266 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 669 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 482 Hispanic residents.

White
94.7% (30,388)
African American
0.8% (268)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
0.8% (266)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.1% (669)
Hispanic
1.5% (482)

Table: Claiborne County By Race

Race Claiborne County TN USA
White 94.7% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.5% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Claiborne County, Tennessee

  • 7.8% of households in Claiborne County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.8% of households in Claiborne County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Claiborne County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Claiborne County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Claiborne County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Claiborne County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Claiborne County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Claiborne County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Claiborne County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Claiborne County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (2,502)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.8% (2,499)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (4,402)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.1% (3,573)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.4% (4,935)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (5,618)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (3,468)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.4% (3,018)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (1,109)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (961)
Income Claiborne County TN USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.8% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.1% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.4% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.4% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 7.3% 11.4%

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed some college.

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

  • 11.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Claiborne County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (2,888)
9-12th Grade
10% (3,209)
High School / GED
38% (12,194)
Some College
16% (5,134)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,888)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (3,530)
Master's Degree
5% (1,604)
Professional Degree
2% (641)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Claiborne County TN USA
< 9th Grade 9% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 31% 26%
Some College 16% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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