Claiborne County, TN

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2020 Population

31,827

0.299% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.7

0.928% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

23.1%

3.2% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$37,954

3.04% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$112,000

1.82% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

12,662

4.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Claiborne County, TN had a population of 31.8k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $37,954. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Claiborne County, TN grew from 31,732 to 31,827, a 0.299% increase and its median household income grew from $36,835 to $37,954, a 3.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Claiborne County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%), White (Hispanic) (1.04%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.839%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.779%).

None of the households in Claiborne County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Claiborne County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Claiborne County, TN are Lincoln Memorial University (1,685 degrees awarded in 2021) and Sandra Academy of Salon Services (35 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Claiborne County, TN was $112,000, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in Claiborne County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Claiborne County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Claiborne County, TN borders Bell County, KY, Whitley County, KY, Campbell County, TN, Grainger County, TN, Hancock County, TN, Union County, TN, and Lee County, VA.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Claiborne County, TN is home to a population of 31.8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.33% of Claiborne County, TN residents were born outside of the country (422 people).

In 2020, there were 59.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.3k people) in Claiborne County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 509 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 330 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Claiborne County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Claiborne County, TN was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Claiborne County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Claiborne County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.3k ± 14
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
509 ± 99
White (Hispanic)
330 ± 53

1.34%

Hispanic Population

425 people

1.34% of the people in Claiborne County, TN are hispanic (425 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Claiborne County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
88,072 ± 7,239 people
India
23,811 ± 3,782 people
Guatemala
14,944 ± 2,998 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 88,072 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,811 and Guatemala with 14,944.

Foreign-Born Population

1.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

422 people

1.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

392 people

As of 2020, 1.33% of Claiborne County, TN residents (422 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Claiborne County, TN was 1.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Claiborne County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
518 ± 97
Gulf War (2001-)
433 ± 167
Gulf War (1990s)
224 ± 80

Claiborne County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Claiborne County, TN employs 12.7k people. The largest industries in Claiborne County, TN are Manufacturing (2,510 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,414 people), and Educational Services (1,405 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,550), Utilities ($51,975), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,052).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,310. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.7k

2020 Value

± 808

4.72%

1 Year growth

± 8.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Claiborne County, TN grew at a rate of 4.72%, from 12.1k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Claiborne County, TN, are Production Occupations (1,849 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,304 people), and Management Occupations (1,171 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Claiborne County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.7k

2020 Value

± 808

4.72%

1 Year growth

± 8.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Claiborne County, TN grew at a rate of 4.72%, from 12.1k employees to 12.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Claiborne County, TN, are Manufacturing (2,510 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,414 people), and Educational Services (1,405 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Claiborne County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Claiborne County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,742

Median earning men ± $1,944

$27,122

Median earning women ± $1,956

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,057), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,972), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,399).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,472), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,000), and Wholesale Trade ($34,896).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

203
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
127
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
107
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$222k
Manufacturing
$55.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$48k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Claiborne County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 81.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%), followed by Other (1.07%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.07%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Claiborne County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 81.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%), followed by Other (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Claiborne County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Claiborne County, TN awarded 1,720 degrees. The student population of Claiborne County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,500 male students and 6,832 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Claiborne County, TN are White (1,346 and 79.1%), followed by Asian (109 and 6.41%), Unknown (105 and 6.17%), and Black or African American (103 and 6.06%).

The largest universities in Claiborne County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Memorial University (1,685 and 98%) and Sandra Academy of Salon Services (35 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in Claiborne County, TN are Registered Nursing (406 and 23.6%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (137 and 7.97%), and Physician Assistant (122 and 7.09%).

The median tuition cost in Claiborne County, TN for private four year colleges is $23,760.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Claiborne County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,332 (33.9% men and 66.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,332 students enrolled in Claiborne County, TN, 33.9% men and 66.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,520 records, of which 67.5% were women and 32.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physician Assistant
95 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Claiborne County, TN was Physician Assistant with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Claiborne County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lincoln Memorial University
1,685 degrees awarded
Sandra Academy of Salon Services
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lincoln Memorial University with 1,685 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 516 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Claiborne County, TN, which is 0.429 times less than the 1,204 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,346 degrees mean that there were 12.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 109 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Measure

In 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.697% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (883k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Claiborne County, TN was $112,000 in 2020, which is 0.487 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $110,000 to $112,000, a 1.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Claiborne County, TN is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Claiborne County, TN have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Claiborne County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Claiborne County, TN is $37,954. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Claiborne County, TN was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $50,000, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9708, with respective values of $45,907 and $40,039.

In 2022, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Claiborne County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.69%.

Housing

Property

$112,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,879

$9,608

Median Property Taxes

±$649

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Claiborne County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Claiborne County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2020

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.9% of the housing units in Claiborne County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Claiborne County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9702
Census Tract 9706
Census Tract 9708

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Claiborne County, TN was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $50,000, followed by Census Tract 9706 and Census Tract 9708, with respective values of $45,907 and $40,039.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Claiborne County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,954

Median Household Income

± $2,137

13.6k

Number of Households

± 787

In 2020, the median household income of the 13.6k households in Claiborne County, TN grew to $37,954 from the previous year's value of $36,835.

The following chart displays the households in Claiborne County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Claiborne County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2020, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.436% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (87.4%)
Carpooled (6.93%)
Worked At Home (4.25%)

In 2020, 87.4% of workers in Claiborne County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.93%) and those who worked at home (4.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Claiborne County, TN have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Claiborne County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Claiborne County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Claiborne County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Claiborne County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Claiborne County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Claiborne County, TN (7.04k out of 30.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Claiborne County, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22% of the children was living in poverty in Claiborne County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 317 in Claiborne County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 80.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.1% of the population of Claiborne County, TN has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Claiborne County, TN see 1598 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (1381 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4575 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5337 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,598 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Claiborne County, TN

Primary care physicians in Claiborne County, TN see an average of 1,598 patients per year. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (1,381 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Claiborne County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.85%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

22.6%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Claiborne County, TN grew by 3.32% from 7.6% to 7.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Claiborne County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Claiborne County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Claiborne County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.1% in Claiborne County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Claiborne County, TN.

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