Claiborne, Louisiana facts for kids
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Claiborne
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 Claiborne
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Ouachita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.99 sq mi (25.88 km2) |
| • Land | 9.96 sq mi (25.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,631 |
| • Density | 1,268.55/sq mi (489.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-15605 |
Claiborne is a special kind of community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, USA. It's called a "census-designated place" or CDP. This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for statistics, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city. In 2020, about 12,631 people lived here. Claiborne is also part of the larger Monroe area.
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Exploring Claiborne's Location
Claiborne is located in the state of Louisiana. You can find it at specific map coordinates: 32 degrees, 31 minutes, 49 seconds North and 92 degrees, 11 minutes, 30 seconds West.
How Big is Claiborne?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Claiborne covers a total area of about 25.88 square kilometers (or 9.99 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 25.79 square kilometers (9.96 square miles). Only a very small part, about 0.09 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Claiborne?
The word "demographics" helps us understand the different groups of people who live in a place. It's like taking a snapshot of the community.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 12,631 | — | |
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Claiborne's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 12,631 people living in Claiborne. This count also showed how many households and families were there. A "household" means all the people living together in one home. A "family" is a group of related people living together.
In 2020, there were 4,532 households and 2,851 families in Claiborne.
Diversity in Claiborne
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in a community. Here's a quick look at the main groups in Claiborne in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 10,378 | 82.16% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 885 | 7.01% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 339 | 2.68% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed (more than one race) | 526 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 450 | 3.56% |
This table shows that most people in Claiborne are White (not Hispanic or Latino). There are also significant numbers of Black or African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents. The "Other/Mixed" category includes people who identify with more than one race.
See also
In Spanish: Claiborne para niños
