Claiborne County, Mississippi is located in the Southwest corner of the state and is part of the Delta region. Its population is approximately 9,000 people and the county seat is Port Gibson. The median household income in Claiborne County is $29,837, which is lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate in the county is 32.9%, which is significantly higher than the national rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate in Claiborne County is 6.7%, which is slightly lower than the national rate of 6.9%.
The population of Claiborne County is predominantly African American, with 81.3% of the population identifying as Black or African American. The median age of the population is 38.3 years, which is slightly higher than the national median of 37.4 years. The population is also relatively young, with 24.5% of the population under the age of 18.
The educational attainment rate in Claiborne County is significantly lower than the national rate. Only 15.5% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 33.4% nationally. The high school graduation rate is also lower than the national rate, with only 67.1% of the population having a high school diploma or higher, compared to 85.3% nationally.
The median home value in Claiborne County is $71,400, which is much lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in the county is $622, which is lower than the national median of $1,062. The homeownership rate in Claiborne County is 54.3%, which is slightly lower than the national rate of 63.9%.
Overall, Claiborne County has a lower median household income, higher poverty rate, and lower educational attainment rate than the national average. The median home value and median rent are also much lower than the national average. The population is predominantly African American and relatively young.