Claiborne County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Claiborne County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 32,221. It is the 48th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claiborne County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Claiborne County is $46,587. This is 31% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $148,000. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Claiborne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.