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Choctaw

Louisiana · 268 residents · 6.251 sq mi
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Choctaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,889. Population has fallen 38% since 2023, a loss of 165 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
268
−38%since 2023
from 433 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−38%since 2023
from 69 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1894266649021K201020202024Choctaw
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,889
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Owner-occupied
76.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(19)
Diversity Score
7
−23%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+33%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
42.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
49.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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