Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Claiborne Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Claiborne Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,195 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,508 inhabitants. Its county seat is Homer. The county was created 198 years ago in 1827.
County Snapshot
Claiborne Parish at a glance
Claiborne Parish currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Louisiana counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
HomerPopulation 2,789
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Claiborne Parish
| Population | 15,508 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Different from | Claiborne County, Claiborne County |
| Area | 1988 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8227,-92.9957 |
| Named for | William C. C. Claiborne |
| Altitude | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Capital | Homer |
| Establishment | January 01, 1828 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:28:54 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Claiborne Parish is located at 32°49'22"N 92°59'45"W (32.8226900, -92.9957300). It has 6 neighbors: Columbia County, Union County, Bienville Parish, Lincoln Parish, Union Parish and Webster Parish.
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Claiborne Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Claiborne Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Homer | 2,789 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Haynesville | 2,000 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Athens | 265 | Village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Lisbon | 169 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
Official website of Claiborne Parish
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Claiborne Parish decreased by 10.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,195 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,940 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,868 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,662 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,402 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,261 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,146 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,953 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,895 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,670 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,508 | -1.04% | estimation process |
People born in Claiborne Parish (7)
People born in Claiborne Parish, including politician George H. Mahon, publisher James Haynes, politician John Sidney Garrett, .
More notable people
- Mule Watson (American baseball player) he was born in 15/10/1896
- Tommie Reynolds (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 15/08/1941
- McIntyre H. Sandlin (American politician) he was born in 01/02/1870
- Dave L. Pearce (American politician) he was born in 08/09/1905
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
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| New Orleans | 389,476 | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 | Parish in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Baton Rouge | 219,052 | The capital of Louisiana. |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Shreveport | 184,786 | The second most populous city in Louisiana. |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 | Parish in Louisiana, United States |