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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chickasaw County

Mississippi · 19,440 residents · 501.782 sq mi
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Chickasaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,800. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,440
+7%since 1990
from 18,085 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
+10%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,364
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,279
+52%since 1990
from $8,725 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61%(11,026)
Black38.6%(6,973)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(83)
Asian0.3%(53)
Diversity Score60.5%(10,949)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(10,887)
Black41%(7,967)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(445)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score64.1%(12,454)
Diversity Score
64
+6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.4%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Chickasaw County to nearby counties

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Income$51,484+95%
Home value$157,100+236%
Population32,096+92%
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CHICKASAW COUNTY VS
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Income$43,125+64%
Home value$129,100+176%
Population18,238+9%
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CHICKASAW COUNTY VS
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Income$43,125+64%
Home value$90,300+93%
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CHICKASAW COUNTY VS
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Income$51,866+97%
Home value$120,800+158%
Population33,318+99%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

Chickasaw County, Mississippi has about 19,440 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Chickasaw County, Mississippi earns about $26,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chickasaw County, Mississippi expensive?

In Chickasaw County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chickasaw County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

About 20.0% of people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chickasaw County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Chickasaw County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,355 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 38851ZIP 38860ZIP 38850ZIP 39776
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