County · Louisiana
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Claiborne Parish had 13,354 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 22027.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,354
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,170 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,833
Median household income
$32,831
±$2,551 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$82,100
±$5,314 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$674
±$69 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Claiborne Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,170 residents in Claiborne Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 13,354 for July 1, 2025, down 5.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,833 over 755 square miles of land.
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,833 | 4,611,961 | −2,152 |
| Households | 5,155±219 | 1,804,780 | −762 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.10 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,810±28 | 2,108,902 | −1,067 |
Claiborne Parish's population since 2000
From 16,851 in 2000 to 13,354 in 2025: down 20.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Claiborne Parish?
Claiborne Parish holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Homer with 2,520 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Homer | 2,747 | $23,160 |
|---|---|---|
| Haynesville | 2,039 | $20,688 |
| AthensGEOID 2203320 | 237 | $15,673 |
| LisbonGEOID 2244235 | 173 | $57,917 |
| Junction CityGEOID 2238985 | 437 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Claiborne Parish?
The median resident of Claiborne Parish is 42.3 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 44.4%.
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.6 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.4%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.3%±1.6 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3%±2.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 7.8% | −7.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.0%±2.9 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.7%±1.8 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±1.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Claiborne Parish earn?
Half of Claiborne Parish's 5,155 households earn less than $32,831 a year (±$2,551), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $32,953 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,831±$2,551 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,546±$8,085 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,451±$2,975 | $35,038 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.0%±4.6 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 52.6%±9.8 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.8%±3.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 50.2%±4.7 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Claiborne Parish?
Owners occupy 68.8% of Claiborne Parish's occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,100 by its owner (±$5,314). The median renter pays $674 a month including utilities, and 64.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,100±$5,314 | $216,500 | −$14,017 |
| Median gross rent | $674±$69 | $1,064 | −$87 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 64.9%±11.2 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $977±$87 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8%±4.1 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,810±28 | 2,108,902 | −1,067 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±3.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6%±3.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.5%±3.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Claiborne Parish building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Claiborne Parish in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Claiborne Parish get to work?
86.9% of Claiborne Parish's workers drive alone and 2.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Claiborne Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.3%±3.3 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±2.6 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.9%±3.5 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min±3.5 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Claiborne Parish's census tracts?
Claiborne Parish is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,893 (Tract 9503) to $42,813 (Tract 9505).
| Tract 950122027950100 | 2,409±285 | $41,875 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0122027950201 | 2,367±142 | $34,107 |
| Tract 9502.0222027950202 | 931±210 | $34,922 |
| Tract 950322027950300 | 2,714±337 | $20,893 |
| Tract 950422027950400 | 2,836±124 | $22,830 |
| Tract 950522027950500 | 2,576±382 | $42,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Claiborne Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 51st of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 64 |
| Median household income | 64th of 64 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 59th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 64 |
| Median age | 10th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Claiborne Parish are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.