Claiborne County Population

1810–2026

8,024

2026 projection

11.8% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K25K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Claiborne County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,024-340.42%
20258,058-340.42%
20248,092-2933.49%
20238,385-1912.23%
20228,576-911.05%
20218,667-4264.68%
20209,093+951.06%
20198,998-981.08%
20189,096+630.70%
20179,033-1401.53%

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Claiborne County Demographics

35.1median age

Median age

Female38.6 yrs
Male32.3 yrs

Adults

6,713
1,668 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults5,045 other adults

Sex

Female 52.1% · 4,469Male 47.9% · 4,113

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 86 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Claiborne County Income

$31,897median household income

Median household income

$31,897

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$30,836

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

30.7%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Claiborne County Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%36%24%
Never married53%56%49%
Divorced10%6%13%
Widowed6%1%11%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201