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Choctaw

Louisiana · 268 residents · 6.25 sq mi
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Choctaw is a city of 268 people in Louisiana. At a median age of 49.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 11% of adults. The foreign-born share is 0%. The population has fallen 38% since 2023. Getting to work takes 38 minutes on average.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

268
−38%since 2023
from 433 in 2023
2010 – 2024
43 / sq mi
−38%since 2023
from 69 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
49.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.25 sq mi
Population, 20102024
1894266649021K201020202024Choctaw
2024268
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.6%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.7%(42)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(42)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.9%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.1%(54)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.6%(31)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.8%(45)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,889
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$30,984
−13%since 2023
from $35,702 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.350
+18%since 2023
from 0.296 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

76.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
23.7% rent
26.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.27 people
−5%since 2023
from 2.38 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
14.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
7
−23%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French14.6%(39)
English9%(24)
Irish9%(24)
American5.2%(14)
German3.4%(9)
Italian3.4%(9)
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.4 min
+33%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
57.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
42.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.3%
US average: 74.6%
11.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
60.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
49.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
31.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
76.3%
US average: 95.5%
83.2%
US average: 87.7%
86.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22%(26)
Married70.3%(83)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.6%(9)
Women 15+
Never married4.3%(5)
Married65.8%(77)
Widowed11.1%(13)
Divorced18.8%(22)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
52.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.1%
US average: 13.8%
36.2%
US average: 18.4%
27.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
59.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw, Louisiana?

Choctaw, Louisiana has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choctaw, Louisiana?

The typical household in Choctaw, Louisiana earns about $58,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Choctaw, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Choctaw, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choctaw, Louisiana?

About 11.9% of people in Choctaw, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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