Mississippi

Claiborne

9,135
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Claiborne

Claiborne, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,102. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,135.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,787 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 56 percent.

On the ground today, 36 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Bombardment of Grand Gulf (1862), Battle of Vicksburg — Grand Gulf, Action at Port Gibson area (supplemental), and 36 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,135
20109,604
200011,831
199011,370
198012,279
197010,086
196010,845
195011,944
194012,810
193012,152
192013,019
191017,403
190020,787
189014,516
188016,768
187013,386
186015,679
185014,941
184013,078
18309,787
18205,963
18103,102
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Claiborne

Military engagements that took place in Claiborne, Mississippi.

Bombardment of Grand Gulf (1862)
1862
Battle of Vicksburg — Grand Gulf
1863
Action at Port Gibson area (supplemental)
1863
Vicksburg Campaign — Port Gibson
1863
Skirmish at Rodney Road
1863
Skirmish at Bruinsburg Landing
1863
Bruinsburg Landing
1863
Naval Battle of Grand Gulf
1863
Battle of Grand Gulf
1863
Battle of Port Gibson
1863
Action at Port Gibson — Magnolia Church Road
1863
Action at Port Gibson — Shaifer House
1863
Skirmish at Hard Times Landing, Louisiana/Mississippi approaches
1863
Action at Rocky Springs
1863
Action at Warrenton MS
1863
Battle of Port Gibson Mississippi
1863
Action at Grand Gulf
1863
Battle of Grand Gulf (MS)
1863
Assault on Grand Gulf
1863
Battle of Grand Gulf (Mississippi River)
1863
Skirmish at Grand Gulf — Post-Battle Occupation
1863
Engagement at Grand Gulf — Confederate Abandonment
1863
Battle of Thompson's Hill (Port Gibson)
1863
Naval Engagement at Grand Gulf
1863
Action at Grand Gulf MS side / Port Gibson approaches
1863
Skirmish near Hankinson's Ferry (second crossing)
1863
Skirmish at Port Gibson (second)
1863
Bombardment of Grand Gulf Forts
1863
Battle of Grand Gulf (Naval Bombardment)
1863
Naval Engagement at Grand Gulf — Followup to Assault
1863
Battle of Port Gibson (Grant's Campaign)
1863
Siege of Vicksburg — Grand Gulf Evacuation and Advance
1863
Action at Rodney, Mississippi — Vicksburg feint
1863
Battle of Port Gibson — Magnolia Church Sector
1863
Battle of Grand Gulf Landing
1863
Grand Gulf Mississippi
1863

Historic places in Claiborne

National Register of Historic Places listings in Claiborne, Mississippi.

Windsor Ruins
Port Gibson
Port Gibson Battlefield
Port Gibson
Grand Gulf Military State Park
Port Gibson
Oakland Chapel
Alcorn
Claremont
Port Gibson
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy Historic District
Port Gibson
Port Gibson Oil Works Mill Building
Port Gibson
McGregor
Port Gibson
Port Gibson Battle Site
Port Gibson
Van Dorn House
Port Gibson
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Port Gibson
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Alcorn
Jewish Cemetery
Port Gibson
Alcorn State University Historic District
Lorman
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Frequently asked about Claiborne

When does Claiborne first appear in the US census?
Claiborne, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,102.
What is the population of Claiborne?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Claiborne had a recorded population of 9,135.
When did Claiborne's population peak?
Claiborne's recorded population peaked at 20,787 in 1900.
Were any battles fought in Claiborne?
36 documented military engagements took place in Claiborne, including Bombardment of Grand Gulf (1862), Battle of Vicksburg — Grand Gulf, Action at Port Gibson area (supplemental).
How many historic places are in Claiborne?
36 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Claiborne, Mississippi.
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