Claiborne Parish is rich in history and tradition. The current brick courthouse, built in the Greek Revival style of architecture, is one of only four pre-Civil War courthouses in Louisiana still in use. The building is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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Claiborne Parish Offers Many Possibilities

Known as the "Banner Parish" of North Louisiana, Claiborne Parish covers 768 sq. miles of land in North Central Louisiana. The parish boasts a population of 17,195 residents, earning an average household income of $39,151. With easy access to interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 79, businesses will find an eager and qualified labor force of 6,639 workers, three industrial parks in Homer, Haynesville and Claiborne Parish, and access to rail and air service.

Communities in Claiborne Parish offer small town charm and a relaxed qualify of life, while still within easy reach of two major metropolitan hubs- Shreveport-Bossier to the west and Monroe-West Monroe to the east. Claiborne Parish is nestled amongst the most scenic hill country in Louisiana. Beautiful flowering plants and trees or colorful autumn foliage greet visitors. Extensive forests, fields, streams, Corney Lake, and Lake Claiborne create a sportsman's haven.

Claiborne Communities
Claiborne Demographics
Claiborne Workplace Statistics
Claiborne Transportation Infrastructure
Claiborne Major Employers
Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business

Claiborne Parish Communities

• Athens	• Junction City
• Haynesville	• Lisbon
• Homer-Parish Seat	• Summerfiel

Claiborne’s Population Demographics

(2010 U.S. Census)

Demographics
Population	17,195
Households	6,028
Median Age	40.7
Male Population	9,611 (55.9%)
Median Male Age	38.3
Female Population	7,584 (44.1%)
Median Female Age	44.1
5 Year Population Projection	17,231 to 21,003
Race
White	8,167 (47.5%)
African American	8,733 (50.8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native	63 (.4%)
Asian	41 (.2)
Other	190 (1.1)
Hispanic Ethnicity	171 (1.0%)
Income
Median Household Income	$28,186
Average Household Income	$39,151
Per Capita Income	$15,847

Claiborne Workplace Statistics

Workforce Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Sept. 2012
Civilian Labor	6,639
Employed	6,100
Unemployed	539
Unemployment rate	8.1
White Collar Jobs	43.9%
Service Jobs	22.3%
Blue Collar Jobs	33.8%
Educational Attainment Diploma or Higher (Age 25+)	51.4%
High School Graduate	35.0%
Associate Degree	3.6%
Bachelor’s Degree	8.8%
Master’s or Doctorate	4.0%
Weekly Wages- 3Q 2010
Average Weekly Wage	$670

Claiborne Parish Transportation Infrastructure

Major Interstates	Interstate 20
Major Highways	US 79
Ports	Red River Port - 63.1 miles Port of Shreveport Bossier - 63.9 miles Port of Natchitoches - 85.3 miles Greater Ouachita Port - 65.1 mile
Railroads	Louisiana & North West Railroad (LNW)
Airports	Homer Municipal Airport - 2 miles Shreveport Regional Airport - 55.6 miles

Claiborne Parish Major Employers

Private Employers	Employees
David Wade Correctional Center - LDC	368
Homer Memorial Hospital	263
Berry Plastics	143
Public Employers
Claiborne Parish School Board	995

*Based on distance from parish seat
**All North Louisiana Ports are connected to deepwater ports.

Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business

State Corporate Income Tax	4% on the first $25,000 of net income 5% on the next $25,000 6% on the next $50,000 7% on the next $100,000 8% on the excess of $200,000 Louisiana uses single sales factor
State Corporate Franchise Tax	$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000 $3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000 Tax rates for individuals filing single, married, filing separately, or head of household
Unemployment Insurance Tax	Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2% Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is $258 for 26 weeks
Parish Property	63 - 107 Mills*
Total Sales Taxes in Claiborne Parish	7.00%**
Total Sales Taxes in Haynesville	8.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Homer	8.00%
Total Sales Taxes in Junction City	8.00%

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.
** Sales taxes include a 4% state tax along with a local portion