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Choctaw County

Alabama · 12,665 residents · 913.479 sq mi
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Choctaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,634. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 3,257 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,900. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,665
−20%since 2000
from 15,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+26%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,634
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,749 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,292
+59%since 2000
from $14,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(8,724)
Black43.9%(6,985)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(107)
Asian0%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(9,972)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(7,039)
Black41.2%(5,217)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(113)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0.5%(68)
Diversity Score63.1%(7,996)
Segregation Score41.4%(5,243)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw County, Alabama?

Choctaw County, Alabama has about 12,665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choctaw County, Alabama?

The typical household in Choctaw County, Alabama earns about $36,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choctaw County, Alabama expensive?

In Choctaw County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Choctaw County, Alabama?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Choctaw County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choctaw County, Alabama?

About 19.7% of people in Choctaw County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Choctaw County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Choctaw County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,353 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9568Census Tract 9569Census Tract 9570Census Tract 9567
10 ZIP codes
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