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Choctaw

Louisiana · 775 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 $44,914. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 285 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
775
−27%since 2019
from 1,060 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 170 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+11%since 2019
from 46.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1894266649021K201020202024Choctaw
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,914
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,297
−3%since 2019
from $19,911 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 87.4% in 2019
8.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,017)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(16)
Diversity Score9.8%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(740)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(12)
Diversity Score9.4%(73)
Diversity Score
9
−5%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−6%since 2019
from 29.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
54.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw, Louisiana?

Choctaw, Louisiana has about 775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choctaw, Louisiana?

The typical household in Choctaw, Louisiana earns about $44,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Choctaw, Louisiana?

About 1.4% 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 16.3% 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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