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Chickasaw

Alabama · 6,457 residents · 4.207 sq mi
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Chickasaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,332. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,900. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,457
+1%since 2000
from 6,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,535 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Chickasaw
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,332
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,930
+19%since 2000
from $14,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,610)
Black8.1%(513)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(73)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(1,410)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(3,153)
Black42.7%(2,760)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(189)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other4.7%(304)
Diversity Score71.6%(4,621)
Diversity Score
72
+223%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chickasaw, Alabama?

Chickasaw, Alabama has about 6,457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chickasaw, Alabama?

The typical household in Chickasaw, Alabama earns about $32,332 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chickasaw, Alabama expensive?

In Chickasaw, Alabama, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Chickasaw, Alabama?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chickasaw, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chickasaw, Alabama?

About 34.6% of people in Chickasaw, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chickasaw, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Chickasaw, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 192 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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