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Choctaw

Oklahoma · 12,182 residents · 27.123 sq mi
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Choctaw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,219. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,182
+30%since 2000
from 9,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Choctaw
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,219
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,291 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,133
+62%since 2000
from $21,041 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(8,174)
Black1.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(262)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(1,225)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(9,250)
Black2.8%(345)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(631)
Asian0.8%(102)
Other9.1%(1,103)
Diversity Score41.5%(5,053)
Diversity Score
41
+218%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw, Oklahoma?

Choctaw, Oklahoma has about 12,182 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choctaw, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Choctaw, Oklahoma earns about $77,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choctaw, Oklahoma expensive?

In Choctaw, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $182,400, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in Choctaw, Oklahoma?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Choctaw, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choctaw, Oklahoma?

About 4.9% of people in Choctaw, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Choctaw, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Choctaw, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,723 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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