Claiborne, Louisiana

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Population in 2010: 11,507.
Population change since 2000: +17.1%
Males: 5,107  (44.4%)
Females: 6,400  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

36.1 years
Louisiana median age:

38.0 years

Zip codes: 71291.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $65,285 (it was $45,200 in 2000)
Claiborne:

$65,285
LA:

$52,087

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $30,451 (it was $20,816 in 2000)

Claiborne CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $199,306 (it was $89,200 in 2000)
Claiborne:

$199,306
LA:

$192,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $198,538; detached houses: $217,293; townhouses or other attached units: $166,535; in 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $85,163; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $305,055; mobile homes: $70,021; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $77,976

Median gross rent in 2021: $981.

March 2022 cost of living index in Claiborne: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 10.4%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.0% for Black residents, 23.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 43.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Claiborne, LA (2021)
    • 11,60488.9%White alone
    • 4713.6%Black alone
    • 3482.7%Hispanic
    • 3342.6%Asian alone
    • 1611.2%Two or more races

Races in Claiborne detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (13.5%), English (10.2%), Irish (4.6%), European (2.6%), German (2.5%), French (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 140 feet

Land area: 10.1 square miles.

Population density: 1,138 people per square mile   (low).

Claiborne, Louisiana map

293 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 0.4% Europe).

This place:

2.2%
Louisiana:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,015 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $710 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (5.8 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (92.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (268.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

West Monroe, LA (1.8 miles ),
Brownsville-Bawcomville, LA (1.9 miles ),
Brownsville, LA (1.9 miles ),
Bawcomville, LA (2.1 miles ),
Monroe, LA (2.4 miles ),
Richwood, LA (2.9 miles ),
Lakeshore, LA (3.1 miles ),
Calhoun, LA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 32.53 N, Longitude: 92.19 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -4,770 (-36.6%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 804 (12.2%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Claiborne, LA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Claiborne, LA in 2021
Claiborne satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.4%
Louisiana:

3.3%
Most common industries in Claiborne, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Paper (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Paper (8.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Claiborne, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)

Average climate in Claiborne, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 43.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

43.4
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 0.894. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.894
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 24.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.5

Tornado activity:

Claiborne-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/1/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Claiborne place center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.4 miles away from the place center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Claiborne-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 294% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 134.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 334.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 381.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 240.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 182.6 miles away from Claiborne center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 185.0 miles away from Claiborne center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ouachita Parish (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Claiborne topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Claiborne:

  • CORNERSTONE HOSPITAL WEST MONROE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)
  • LAKEVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)
  • WOODLAND HILLS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)
  • RIDGECREST COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)
  • LANDMARK NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)
  • G B COOLEY HIGHLAND COMMUNITY (Hospital, about 2 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)
  • FMCNA - OUACHITA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; WEST MONROE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Claiborne:

  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 7 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,764)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 10 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 27 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Grambling State University (about 31 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 76 miles; Natchitoches, LA; FT enrollment: 7,700)
  • Alcorn State University (about 77 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 77 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District 1 Station 2 Wallace (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Claiborne include: Goodhope Baptist Church (A), Dean Chapel (B), Claiborne Assembly of God Church (C), Claiborne United Methodist Church (D), Community Baptist Church (E), Emmanuel Baptist Church of West Monroe (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Ouachita Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.6%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
23 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
16 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Claiborne:

Marital status in Claiborne, LA
  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

For population 25 years and over in Claiborne:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Louisiana average:

11.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Claiborne
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Claiborne, LA (based on Ouachita Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant64,281163
Mainline Protestant11,01830
Catholic10,1527
Black Protestant8,90835
Other2,0719
Orthodox301
None57,260-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
Ouachita Parish:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 22
Here:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 74
Here:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
This county:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
State:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
State:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Claiborne:

52.7%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

52.6%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Claiborne:

28.3
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Claiborne:

20.5%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Claiborne:

4.7%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Claiborne:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Claiborne:

31.6%
State:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

61.9%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Claiborne:

79.7%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Claiborne, LA Residents

Businesses in Claiborne, LA

  • McDonald's: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Claiborne:

  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLIC (1230 AM; 1 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Claiborne:

  • KLIP (105.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYFL (89.5 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRVV (100.1 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, INC)
  • KBMQ (88.7 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MEDIA MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KHLL (100.9 FM; RICHWOOD, LA; Owner: GILLILAND, INC.)
  • KWJM (92.7 FM; FARMERVILLE, LA; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXKZ (107.5 FM; RUSTON, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KAXV (91.9 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K244BX (96.7 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: J AND J BROADCASTING)
  • KPCH (97.7 FM; DUBACH, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KGRM (91.5 FM; GRAMBLING, LA; Owner: GRAMBLING COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA)
  • KZRZ (98.3 FM; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KJMG (97.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA,)

TV broadcast stations around Claiborne:

  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KMCT-TV (Channel 39; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
  • KMNO-LP (Channel 22; MONROE, LA; Owner: GREAT OAKS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWMS-LP (Channel 17; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: SONRISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K59GI (Channel 59; MONROE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
Claiborne fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Claiborne fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 312ft / 95.4mTotal length
  • $9,640,000Total costs
  • 173,688Total average daily traffic
  • 19,963Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Claiborne, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Claiborne, LA
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED69$136,56358$119,352140$143,03012$25,43523$115,14718$22,677
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$192,1201$246,6209$119,5842$54,1100$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED14$134,7015$73,87036$157,5825$43,5963$52,2005$23,568
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN9$138,7672$142,25524$141,3951$91,9900$01$16,490
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$167,7152$90,1156$156,8171$95,2500$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0052.01 , 0052.02, 0053.01, 0053.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$183,9055$141,026
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$201,3503$166,637
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$106,2402$151,005
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0052.01 , 0052.02, 0053.01, 0053.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Claiborne, LA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Claiborne, LA - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Claiborne, LA
  • 59.2%Electricity
  • 39.8%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Wood
  • 0.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Claiborne, LA
  • 78.9%Electricity
  • 19.4%Utility gas
  • 1.7%No fuel used


Claiborne compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Claiborne on our top lists:

  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health technologists and technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
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