Claiborne County, MS

County

Demographics of Claiborne

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Households with Children

22.6%

School Enrollment K-12

969

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.9%
Working Age (35-54): 20.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.6%
Seniors (65+): 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.2%
High School / GED: 30.0%
Some College or Associate's: 32.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.5%
Single Parents: 13.1%
Couples & Adults: 39.2%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 85.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 21.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 78.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 67.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 32.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 86.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 12.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.0%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 13.7%
Not Enrolled: 66.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Claiborne County

Alcorn State University

Neighborhoods in Claiborne County

Rocky Springs / Humphreys

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources