Claiborne County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Claiborne County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 8,908. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claiborne County is 33.8 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Claiborne County is $34,371. This is 37% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 56% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.2%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $80,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Claiborne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Claiborne County has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 10.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.8%) is well below the state average of 55.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (86.1% vs 36.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.