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Choctaw

Louisiana · 879 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 $33,250. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,600. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
879
−8%vs 2011
vs 956 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 153 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
−16%vs 2011
vs 52.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1894266649021K201020202024Choctaw
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,980
−1%vs 2011
vs $16,213 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
21.1%
−56.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.7% in 2011
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+37%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(956)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(855)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score8.2%(72)
Diversity Score
8
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
35.1%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 38.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Female
49.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw, Louisiana?

Choctaw, Louisiana has about 879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choctaw, Louisiana?

The typical household in Choctaw, Louisiana earns about $33,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choctaw, Louisiana expensive?

In Choctaw, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $76,600.

How educated are people in Choctaw, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 14.6% of people in Choctaw, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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