Claiborne County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,024, reflecting a -0.42% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Claiborne County is the 73rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,579 and has grown -16.23% since 2010.
Overall: 35.1 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 32.3 years
There are 6,713 adults, (1,668 of whom are seniors) in Claiborne County.
Female: 4,469 (52.1%)
Male: 4,113 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Claiborne County includes 86.1% Black or African American, 11.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,389 | 86.1% |
| White | 953 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.06% |
Claiborne County 's average per capita income is $30,836. Household income levels show a median of $31,897. The poverty rate stands at 30.67%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,250 | - |
| Families | $37,823 | $50,211 |
| Households | $31,897 | $52,707 |
| Non Families | $23,467 | $55,314 |
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