2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,908
Claiborne County is a small rural county in Mississippi with a population of 8,908. The median household income is $34,371, 47% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.2%, median home value is $80,800, and 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 35% below the national average.
Population
8,908
2023 estimate
Rank #2570 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$34,371
Household
Rank #3120 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$80,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #3142 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #1786 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
29% below Mississippi avg·47% below national avg
Poverty Rate
24% below Mississippi avg·81% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
28% below Mississippi avg·35% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$18,619
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
37.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
37% below Mississippi avg·61% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% below Mississippi avg·30% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% above Mississippi avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Mississippi avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
3,949
Households
2,836
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,107
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% above Mississippi avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Mississippi avg·5% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
22.2%
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