Claiborne

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Claiborne, LA Area Guide

Small-town living in Ouachita Parish

Scenic Affordable Quiet Convenient Historic

Located about five miles west of Monroe, Claiborne is a quiet community brimming with historic character. Residents cherish Claiborne’s small-town vibe, in addition to its many affordable apartments and houses available for rent. Although Claiborne is mostly residential, the community enjoys access to a broad range of shopping options, from suburban-style convenience stores to one-of-a-kind antique shops.

Claiborne is just a short drive away from numerous outdoor destinations, including D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge, Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge. Interstate 20 runs through the southern portion of the community, connecting Claiborne to countless other northern Louisiana communities and beyond.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$67,871

Average: $78,346

Education

2,828

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,275

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Claiborne has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
  • Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
  • D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Monroe Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.