County · Tennessee
Claiborne County, Tennessee
Claiborne County, Tennessee. Claiborne County had 33,229 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 47025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,229
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,043 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,466
Median household income
$49,379
±$3,839 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$159,900
±$9,786 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$745
±$36 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Claiborne County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 32,043 residents in Claiborne County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,229 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,466 over 435 square miles of land.
| Measure | Claiborne County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,466 | 7,066,383 | +734 |
| Households | 13,724±363 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.06 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,512±45 | 3,143,670 | no clear change |
Claiborne County's population since 2000
From 29,862 in 2000 to 33,229 in 2025: up 11.3%. 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 County?
Claiborne County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Harrogate with 4,454 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Harrogate | 4,400 | $65,586 |
|---|---|---|
| New Tazewell | 2,769 | $53,567 |
| Tazewell | 2,348 | $41,836 |
| Cumberland Gap | 313 | $42,500 |
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 County?
The median resident of Claiborne County is 42.5 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Claiborne County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5±0.9 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7%±0.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.0%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.1%±2.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±1.7 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±2.1 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2%±2.3 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Claiborne County's 13,724 households earn less than $49,379 a year (±$3,839), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $45,333 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Claiborne County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,379±$3,839 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,389±$4,814 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,547±$2,098 | $39,437 | +$3,006 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±2.4 pts | 13.8% | −5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.2%±6.3 pts | 18.8% | −13.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8%±2.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.9%±3.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Claiborne County's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,900 by its owner (±$9,786). The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Claiborne County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,900±$9,786 | $286,700 | +$24,524 |
| Median gross rent | $745±$36 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±7.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,159±$64 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2%±2.9 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,512±45 | 3,143,670 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±3.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.1%±3.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 96 new housing units across Claiborne County in 2025 (86 single-family), 2.9 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 County get to work?
76.7% of Claiborne County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Claiborne County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5%±2.2 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7%±3.1 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±2.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4%±2.4 pts | 12.9% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±1.8 | 25.7 min | +2.5 min |
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 County's census tracts?
Claiborne County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,092 (Tract 9704) to $65,000 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970147025970100 | 2,616±418 | $50,865 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970247025970200 | 2,497±366 | $65,000 |
| Tract 970347025970300 | 4,077±433 | $36,725 |
| Tract 970447025970400 | 689±150 | $33,092 |
| Tract 970547025970500 | 3,042±457 | $59,094 |
| Tract 970647025970600 | 4,817±617 | $59,423 |
| Tract 970747025970700 | 6,216±672 | $43,342 |
| Tract 970847025970800 | 3,955±375 | $61,477 |
| Tract 970947025970900 | 4,557±684 | $48,361 |
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 County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 66th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th of 95 |
| Median household income | 84th of 95 |
| Median home value | 75th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 95 |
| Median age | 48th of 95 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Claiborne County 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.