Claiborne County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Claiborne County, Tennessee has a population of 32,466, the 47th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,379 and the median home value is $159,900. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

Claiborne County Quick Facts

Population 32,466

Median Household Income $49,37990% MOE ±$3,839

Median Home Value $159,90090% MOE ±$9,786

Poverty Rate 17.4%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 42.5 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 72.2%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 32,466 47th of 95

Median Income $49,379 29% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Claiborne County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	31,732	32,466	+2.3%
Median household income	$45,333	$49,379	No clear change (+8.9%)
Median home value¹	$135,378	$159,900	+18.1%
Median gross rent	$778	$745	No clear change (-4.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Claiborne

$49,379

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Claiborne

$159,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%

$25K-$50K 26.1%

$50K-$100K 28.9%

$100K+ 20.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

7.7%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.2%

Renter 27.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $745/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

22.4%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

26.6%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Claiborne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Harrogate	4,368	$65,586	12.4%	$203,900
Tazewell	2,902	$41,836	33.1%	$196,800
New Tazewell	2,799	$53,567	12.5%	$183,800
Cumberland Gap	309	$42,500	16.0%	$203,000

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Population Overview

Claiborne County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 32,466. It is the 47th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

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 $49,379. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $159,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Claiborne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Claiborne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Claiborne County, Tennessee?

Claiborne County has a population of 32,466, making it the 47th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Claiborne County?

The median household income in Claiborne County is $49,379 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.

How many cities are in Claiborne County, Tennessee?

Claiborne County contains 4 Census-designated places.