Claiborne County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Claiborne County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Claiborne County, Tennessee is 31,958 people, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look at the total population in Claiborne County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,958
+0.41%
+1.24%
2020
31,827
+0.3%
-
2019
31,732
+0.38%
-
2018
31,613
+0.15%
-
2017
31,566
 - -

Population of Claiborne County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.9%
95.6%
 -0.73%
Black/African American
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Asian
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Claiborne County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 -0.47% 40.4 +0.25% 43.9 -0.9%
2020 42.7 -0.93% 40.3 -1.71% 44.3 -0.45%
2019 43.1 +0.23% 41 +0.74% 44.5 +0.23%
2018 43 +0.7% 40.7 +0.74% 44.4 +0.68%
2017 42.7 - 40.4 - 44.1 -

The median age of Claiborne County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,462 +10.72% 1,574 -1.36% 1,621 1,541
10 to 19 1,957 +0.35% 1,895 -6.57% 1,961 1,766
20 to 29 2,213 -2.53% 2,116 +6.47% 2,156 2,253
30 to 39 1,938 +7.28% 1,579 +4.59% 2,078 1,650
40 to 49 1,828 0.3% 2,281 -10.86% 1,824 2,042
50 to 59 2,244 +3.9% 2,290 +0.45% 2,325 2,297
60 to 69 2,017 +4.63% 2,427 +0.67% 2,108 2,443
70+ 1,625 +6.37% 2,120 +2.06% 1,731 2,162

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Claiborne County, Tennessee is $41,938.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Claiborne County.

  • Under 25
    $30,227.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,555.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,330.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Claiborne County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Claiborne County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Claiborne County, Tennessee is currently $56,690.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.83% of households in Claiborne County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Claiborne County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.56%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Claiborne County is $24,204.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Claiborne County by the total population of Claiborne County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Claiborne County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Claiborne County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Claiborne County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Claiborne County over the age of 16 is 26,535.

Of those people, a total of 52.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Claiborne County is 49.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,466 40.70% 9.90%
20 to 24 years 2,122 62.00% 8.70%
25 to 29 years 2,287 69.60% 11.00%
30 to 34 years 1,854 80.00% 10.80%
35 to 44 years 3,609 77.60% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 4,338 72.80% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 2,415 57.30% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 2,230 38.20% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 3,860 20.10% 1.20%
75 years and over 2,354 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Claiborne County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 25,404 53.30% 6.30%
Black or African American 236 30.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 29.00% 0.00%
Asian 251 14.30% 33.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 42.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 599 60.30% 17.70%
Hispanic or Latino 349 65.90% 13.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,237 53.30% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Claiborne County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Claiborne County is 13,073, with median earnings of $32,328.00.

Women in Claiborne County, Tennessee earning approximately 80.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,073 $32,328.00
Male 7,081 $35,892.00
Female 5,992 $28,907.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,162 $41,897.00
Business and Financial 315 $48,494.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $53,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $73,984.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $37,045.00
Community and Social Service 253 $46,875.00
Legal 32 $27,222.00
Educational and Library 864 $45,656.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $9,091.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,009 $52,946.00
Healthcare Support 439 $15,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $48,333.00
Law Enforcement 177 $29,414.00
Food Preparation and Serving 595 $13,939.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 435 $21,750.00
Personal Care and Service 200 $21,744.00
Sales 728 $23,355.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,430 $22,374.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $13,929.00
Construction and Extraction 922 $28,636.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 587 $30,568.00
Production 2,116 $38,241.00
Transportation and Material Moving 816 $45,345.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 714 $44,693.00 448 $30,181.00
Business and Financial 127 $48,750.00 188 $48,472.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $53,417.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $73,984.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 25 $47,841.00
Community and Social Service 36 $21,964.00 217 $47,526.00
Legal 14 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 231 $53,250.00 633 $42,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $2,499.00 23 $15,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 230 $55,741.00 779 $52,473.00
Healthcare Support 22 $25,500.00 417 $14,344.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $48,333.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 177 $29,414.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 208 $14,250.00 387 $12,981.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 169 $27,813.00 266 $13,571.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $40,000.00 146 $20,872.00
Sales 291 $26,328.00 437 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 310 $21,250.00 1,120 $22,441.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $13,929.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 892 $30,000.00 30 $4,286.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 587 $30,568.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,480 $41,925.00 636 $26,585.00
Transportation and Material Moving 727 $45,905.00 89 $30,875.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,410 households in Claiborne County, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,549 families in Claiborne County with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,578 742 1,229 4,861
Average Household Size 2.91 3.23 2.92 1.15
Total Families 6,578 742 1,229 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.64 2.82 0

Poverty

Of the 8,549 families in Claiborne County, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Claiborne County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,296 housing units in Claiborne County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,410 87.67%
Vacant 1,886 12.33%

20.89% of the total 15,296 housing units in Claiborne County are rental units. This is approximately 3,196 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,603 are occupied by the owner - or 62.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Claiborne County is $666.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Claiborne County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    611
  • Less than $500
    759
  • $500 to $999
    1,943
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    478
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Claiborne County is $117,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Claiborne County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,148
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,764
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,021
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,417
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,015
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    752
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    371
  • $1,000,000 or more
    115

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Claiborne County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Claiborne County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    958
  • 1940 to 1949
    426
  • 1950 to 1959
    650
  • 1960 to 1969
    995
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,349
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,378
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,824
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,807
  • 2010 to 2013
    890
  • 2014 or later
    19

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Claiborne County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    719
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,961
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,623
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,107

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Claiborne County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Claiborne County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Claiborne County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    603
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,440
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,624
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,414
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,467
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    815
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,268
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    245
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    421
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    558
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,021
  • 90 or more minutes
    405

Summary

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Places in Claiborne County, Tennessee

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